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Innovation Catalyst Grant (via Startup Nagaland)

Offered by Startup Nagaland

Overview

The Innovation Catalyst Grant (ICG) is a one-time grant offered by Startup Nagaland, administered by the Nagaland Innovation Society (NIS), to recognise and reward startups whose product or solution is judged the most innovative and capable of addressing a critical problem within the state.

Eligibility

  • Must be recognised as a startup under the Nagaland Startup Policy
  • Product/solution must be judged the most innovative among applicants
  • Solution must address a critical problem within the state
  • Must demonstrate scalability

Funding Purpose

The grant of up to Rs. 5 lakh per startup is meant to support the development and commercialisation of the innovative product or solution.

Application Process

Eligible applicants apply through the Startup Nagaland portal (startup.nagaland.gov.in). Applications go through a first-level screening by the Nagaland Innovation Society, followed by selected startups pitching before a panel of the Startup Council.

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How to Apply

  1. 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
  2. 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
  3. 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
  4. 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
  5. 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.

Before You Apply

  • ZeedFund is an independent tracker, not the offering organisation or a funding body.
  • Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
  • Once you apply, all follow-up (screening updates, interview or pitch invites, and the final decision) comes directly from the facilitator, incubator, or investor, never from ZeedFund. Check their application portal or email yourself for status updates; we won't have visibility into it.