Kerala Startup Mission Women/Transgender Productisation Grant
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Applications are accepted only during an official KSUM call for applications; the scheme page publishes no call dates.
Additional grant of up to INR 5 lakh over the standard Productization Grant (INR 7 lakh), so up to INR 12 lakh in total, for women/transgender-led startups converting an MVP into a market-ready product.
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.
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: pre-seed
- Female founders
- Locally registered entity required
Women/transgender founder(s) must hold at least 51% shareholding; startup in Product Development stage; Pvt Ltd / LLP / OPC with active MCA status; valid KSUM Unique ID; startups that already received the Scale-up Grant are not eligible. Founder must pitch before the Expert Committee.
How to apply
- Apply through the KSUM website during the official call for applications (grants.startupmission.in). — link
- Application is scrutinised by KSUM officials; shortlisted applicants are notified by email.
- Shortlisted startups present their idea and fund utilisation plan before the Expert Committee, evaluated on Team, Product Innovation, Marketing, Financials and Grant Utilisation Plan.
- Approval by the CEO/Chairman of KSUM, then document submission and agreement with KSUM.
- Grant is disbursed in milestone-based tranches (generally 50% first tranche, balance after progress review and utilisation certificate).
What you will need
- KSUM Unique ID
- Incorporation documents (Pvt Ltd / LLP / OPC with active MCA status)
- PAN
- Bank details
- CA-certified No Dues & Margin Money Certificate with UDIN
- Balance sheet for last two years
- Stamp paper for agreement
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Source. https://startupmission.kerala.gov.in/schemes/productisation-grant-women-transgender
"Eligible startups can receive additional financial assistance of up to ₹5 lakhs (over the existing Productization Grant), subject to scheme limits."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: startupmission.kerala.gov.in
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