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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

Startups at ideation, designing or PoC stage; innovators based in Kerala; only innovative technology-based products; incorporation (Pvt Ltd/LLP/OPC) and KSUM Unique ID mandatory only before disbursal; reapply after 3 months.

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

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Apply on the funder's site

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

"Under this program, eligible startups can receive financial assistance of up to Rs 3 lakhs."

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: startupmission.kerala.gov.in

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