Are you a Startup Founder, Innovator, or a Disruptor?
Accelerate your growth with up to ₹50 Lakhs in matching equity investment under the GENESIS Investment Scheme.
Why Apply for GENESIS Investment Program?
This program fuels the growth of market-ready, revenue-generating startups by providing 1:1 matching investment funding (up to ₹50 Lakhs) in partnership with private investors. It helps startups become investor-ready, refine financials, and connect with VCs and angels.
Eligibility criteria for GENESIS Investment Scheme
Registered Entity
Indian Pvt. Ltd. company with ≥51% Indian ownership
DPIIT Recognition
Must be DPIIT-recognized and based in Tier-II/III city
Market-Ready
Startup should be market-ready and preferably revenue-generating
Matching Investment
Must have secured private (non-government) matching investment
Program Benefits For GENESIS Investment Scheme
Up to ₹50 Lakhs matching equity support
Investor readiness mentorship & pitch day
Term sheet and cap table workshops
12-month post-funding monitoring
How it works?
- Call for applications
- Two-stage evaluation (Preliminary + Final)
- Validation of matching fund term sheet
- MSH approval and fund release
- Investor demo day & equity compliance
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