What is the maximum grant amount available?

The program provides a grant of up to ₹10,00,000 (₹10 Lakhs) per selected innovator.

Who is eligible to apply?

Indian citizens who are full-time UG/PG students or founders/co-founders of DPIIT-registered startups (≤ 2 years old). They must be working on innovations in the Ideation, Concept Development, Validation, or Prototyping stage, and must be physically incubated at the ACIC-VGU centre. Additionally, only applicants or entities registered from Tier II & III cities are eligible.

What are the focus domains of this program?

The program supports innovations in Electronic Design and Manufacturing, Deeptech, and ICT.

Do I need to relocate to apply?

Yes, the applicant must be physically incubated at the ACIC-VGU centre.

Is equity taken in exchange for the grant?

The provided information does not specify whether the grant is equity-free. Please refer to the official program documentation for details.

MeitY GENESIS EiR 2.0 at ACIC-VGU Foundation – Up to ₹10 Lakhs

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ACIC VGU Foundation

Jaipur · Rajasthan · India

ACIC VGU Foundation is an incubation centre established under the aegis of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, at Vivekananda Global University in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It holds the distinction of being India's first Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) at a private university.…

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The MeitY GENESIS EiR 2.0 Startup Grant Program is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs in the domains of Electronic Design and Manufacturing, Deeptech, and ICT. This program, hosted by the ACIC-VGU Foundation, provides financial assistance, structured mentorship, and access to prototyping facilities to help innovators turn their concepts into market-ready startups. The program specifically targets innovators from Tier II and III cities in India.

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