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Kerala Startup Mission Market Acceleration Grant

Status

Status not published

Applications are accepted only during an official KSUM call for applications; the scheme page publishes no call dates.

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Amount
1,000,000 INR

Up to INR 10 lakh for marketing, customer acquisition, branding, product improvements and revenue activities. Marketing can be funded up to 100% under the marketing head (manpower capped at 50%); 30% of the approved grant must be brought as margin money. Earlier Idea or Productization grants reduce the claimable amount.

Funder

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Government of Kerala

public · regional

Deadline: One call a year — Applications are accepted only during an official KSUM call for applications; the scheme page publishes no call dates.

Your odds
Not published

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.

Effort
major

Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.

Who can apply

Startup must be in the early revenue stage with an innovative technology-based product; Pvt Ltd / LLP / OPC with active MCA status; valid KSUM Unique ID.

How to apply

  1. Apply through the KSUM website during the official call for applications (grants.startupmission.in). — link
  2. Application is scrutinised by KSUM officials; shortlisted applicants are notified by email.
  3. Shortlisted startups present their idea and fund utilisation plan before the Expert Committee, evaluated on Team, Product Innovation, Marketing, Financials and Grant Utilisation Plan.
  4. Approval by the CEO/Chairman of KSUM, then document submission and agreement with KSUM.
  5. Grant is disbursed in milestone-based tranches (generally 50% first tranche, balance after progress review and utilisation certificate).

What you will need

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Apply on the funder's site

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

"The scheme provides financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakhs to help startups strengthen marketing, customer acquisition, branding, product improvements, and revenue generation activities."

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: startupmission.kerala.gov.in

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