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Startup India Grant (via Kerala Startup Mission)

Offered by Kerala Startup Mission

Overview

This is the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) administered channel for the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), a Government of India initiative that provides early-stage financial support to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization. It offers grant support of up to Rs. 20 lakh for validation of proof of concept, prototype development, or product trials, plus investment support of up to Rs. 50 lakh for market entry, commercialization, or scaling up, via convertible debentures or debt.

Eligibility

  • Must be a DPIIT-recognized startup incorporated within 2 years of application
  • Business idea must show market fit, viable commercialization, and scope for scaling
  • Technology must be central to the product, service, business model, or distribution
  • Must not have received more than Rs. 10 lakh from other government schemes
  • At least 51% shareholding must be held by Indian promoters

Funding Purpose

The grant component funds proof of concept validation, prototype development, and product trials, while the investment component funds market entry, commercialization, or scaling up.

Application Process

Startups apply online at the national portal seedfund.startupindia.gov.in. Kerala applicants go through a pre-evaluation call with KSUM representatives, initial pitching with the KSUM team, and a final pitch before the Incubator Seed Management Committee. Contact: Shahil Haneef, shahil@startupmission.in, 08047180470.

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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.