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Kerala Startup Mission Productisation 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
700,000 INR

Up to INR 7 lakh (up to INR 12 lakh for the Women Productisation Grant where women hold the major share) to convert an MVP into a market-ready product. Startups that already availed the Idea Grant can claim only the remaining INR 4 lakh. Margin money of 20% of the approved grant applies at the second tranche.

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 product development stage and own an innovative technology product; Pvt Ltd / LLP / OPC with active MCA status; KSUM Unique ID mandatory at application. Not allowed: founder salaries, fixed assets (land, building, high-end equipment, software above INR 2 lakh), rent.

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/productisation-grant

"The scheme provides financial assistance of up to ₹7 lakhs and upto 12 lakhs for Women Productisation Grant (if women holding the major share)"

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: startupmission.kerala.gov.in

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