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Kerala Startup Mission Idea Grant

Status

Status not published

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; an applicant cannot reapply within 3 months of a previous application.

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Amount
300,000 INR

Financial assistance of up to INR 3 lakh for startups at the ideation, design or proof-of-concept stage.

Funder

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Government of Kerala

public · regional

Deadline: Open all year — Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; an applicant cannot reapply within 3 months of a previous application.

Your odds
Not published

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Effort
major

Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.

Who can apply

Innovators based out of Kerala. Only innovative technology-based products are considered - service startups are excluded. Company incorporation is required before fund disbursement but not at application. Cannot reapply within 3 months. DPIIT recognition is not required for the Idea Grant.

How to apply

  1. Apply through the KSUM grants portal.
  2. Shortlisting by KSUM.
  3. Pitch before an Expert Committee, evaluated on team, product innovation, marketing, financials and fund utilisation plan.
  4. Approval, document submission and agreement.
  5. Fund disbursement followed by a progress report.

What you will need

Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work · DPIIT recognition for Indian startups, explained

Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://startupmission.kerala.gov.in/schemes/idea-grant

"Upto 3 Lakhs"

Verified on 14 August 2026

Source: startupmission.kerala.gov.in

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