GENESIS Pilot Program
By Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
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Quick Answer
Grant program for deep-tech and ESDM startups in Tier-II/III cities of Odisha to validate solutions via pilot projects with corporates, PSUs, and large enterprises.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The GENESIS Pilot Program at STPI Electropreneur Park (EP) CoE, Bhubaneswar is a flagship initiative under the GENESIS scheme of MeitY aimed at supporting deep-tech and ESDM startups with market-ready solutions.
The program is designed to enable startups, especially from Tier-II and Tier-III cities, to validate and demonstrate their solutions through pilot projects with corporates, PSUs, and large enterprises. Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar offers a robust incubation ecosystem with state-of-the-art laboratories, advanced prototyping infrastructure, and plug-and-play facilities.
Selected startups receive financial assistance and end-to-end support for prototyping, product development, validation, and commercialization. The program also focuses on building innovation capacity, strengthening IP creation, and facilitating industry-oriented research and development in the ESDM and semiconductor ecosystem.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a science and technology organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It was formed in 1991, when the three Software Technology Parks set up at Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar and Pune…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹40L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive financial assistance of up to ₹40,00,000 along with end-to-end support for prototyping, product development, validation, and commercialization. The program also provides access to incubation ecosystem with labs and prototyping infrastructure.
How to apply
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- 1
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- 2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GENESIS Pilot Program?
It is a flagship initiative under the GENESIS scheme of MeitY, implemented by STPI at Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar, aimed at supporting deep-tech and ESDM startups with market-ready solutions by enabling pilot projects with corporates, PSUs, and large enterprises.
Who is eligible to apply?
Startups must be based in Tier-II or Tier-III cities of Odisha, be DPIIT registered, work in ESDM or deep-tech product domain, have a working prototype or MVP, a viable business plan, full-time founders, and a valid Purchase Order or Pilot Work Order from an eligible corporate, PSU, or unicorn.
What is the funding amount?
The program provides financial assistance up to ₹40,00,000. The exact amount is not specified but is based on the project needs.
What kind of support is provided besides funding?
End-to-end support for prototyping, product development, validation, and commercialization, including access to state-of-the-art laboratories, advanced prototyping infrastructure, and plug-and-play facilities at Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
