Kerala Startup Mission Idea Grant
Status not published
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; an applicant cannot reapply within 3 months of a previous application.
Financial assistance of up to INR 3 lakh for startups at the ideation, design or proof-of-concept stage.
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Government of Kerala
public · regional
Deadline: rolling — Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; an applicant cannot reapply within 3 months of a previous application.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Stage: idea, pre_seed
- Locally registered entity required
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
- Apply through the KSUM grants portal.
- Shortlisting by KSUM.
- Pitch before an Expert Committee, evaluated on team, product innovation, marketing, financials and fund utilisation plan.
- Approval, document submission and agreement.
- Fund disbursement followed by a progress report.
What you will need
- KSUM Unique ID
- Pitch deck
- Fund utilisation plan
- Founder KYC
- Bank account details
Source. https://startupmission.kerala.gov.in/schemes/idea-grant — checked 2026-08-14
"Upto 3 Lakhs"