ACIC-VGU | MeitY GENESIS - Pilot Program

About

The GENESIS Pilot Scheme, initiated by MeitY Startup Hub, invites DPIIT-recognized startups from Tier-II and Tier-III cities to apply for funding and support to validate their market-ready solutions through structured pilot projects with corporates, PSUs, and unicorns, offering up to ₹40 lakhs in funding, mentoring, and access to essential resources.

Benefits

• funding support of up to ₹40 lakhs
• milestone-based disbursements
• access to mentoring
• access to infrastructure and business connects through Enabling Partners
• structured pilot implementation with reputed Corporates/PSUs
• recognition and credibility through pilots
• opportunity to scale into new markets and sectors

Eligibility Criteria

• DPIIT-recognized startups
• working in ICT, AI, Electronic Design & Manufacturing, DeepTech
• startups from Tier-II and Tier-III cities
• startups with a working prototype/MVP
• full-time founder/co-founder actively engaged
• valid Work Order/Purchase Order from eligible corporates/PSUs/unicorns

Target Region

India

Target Sector

Technology