Madhya Pradesh State Innovation Challenge
By Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh
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Quick Answer
Grant up to ₹1 Crore for DPIIT-recognized startups deploying high-impact solutions in Madhya Pradesh.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Madhya Pradesh
- Registrations needed
- DPIIT recognition
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh. 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 Madhya Pradesh State Innovation Challenge serves as a critical funding opportunity designed to propel startups that are developing innovative products and solutions to address high-impact, state-priority problems. This initiative is spearheaded by the Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh, a key governmental body committed to stimulating industrial growth, nurturing micro, small, and medium enterprises, and fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout the state. The department's mandate includes creating a supportive framework for businesses to innovate, scale, and contribute significantly to regional economic development, making it an authoritative provider for such a challenge. Their commitment extends to identifying and backing groundbreaking solutions that can bring about transformative change across various sectors vital to the state's progress, such as sustainable agriculture, public health, education technology, and smart governance.
Eligible startups can secure a significant grant of up to ₹1,00,00,000 (₹1 Crore). This substantial financial assistance is structured for maximum impact and accountability, being disbursed not as a single payment but in distinct phases. Each subsequent phase of funding is intrinsically tied to the successful achievement of pre-defined milestones. This phased approach ensures that funded projects maintain continuous progress, demonstrate verifiable outcomes, and remain aligned with their proposed objectives, thereby optimizing the return on investment for the state and providing structured support for the startups.
The grant funding is specifically designated to facilitate the deployment, scaling, and thorough field validation of the selected innovative solutions directly within the geographical confines of Madhya Pradesh. This targeted approach guarantees that the investments directly translate into tangible benefits for the state by addressing its specific challenges and contributing to its strategic developmental priorities. The program aims to accelerate the transition of promising prototypes into impactful, scalable realities that align with the strategic developmental priorities of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, ultimately enhancing public service delivery, economic competitiveness, and quality of life for its citizens.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of the Government of Madhya Pradesh runs the state's startup policy and the assistance that comes with it. The Madhya Pradesh Startup Centre (MPSC) is the nodal agency for implementation, and MPLUN disburses the sanctioned…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Grants up to ₹1 Crore, disbursed in phases contingent on milestone achievement. Supports deployment, scaling, and field validation of high-impact solutions within Madhya Pradesh, accelerating prototypes into impactful, scalable realities.
- Disbursement
- Tranched
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
