Maharashtra Startup Week
By Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)
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Quick Answer
Top 24 startups win work orders up to ₹15 lakh to pilot their solutions within Maharashtra government departments, along with mentoring and access to government machinery for 12 months.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹15L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- —
- Eligible stage
- Product, Revenue, Growth / PMF
- Location
- Maharashtra
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 Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS). 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 Maharashtra Startup Week is an initiative by the Government of Maharashtra to encourage, engage, and enable the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem. It offers a platform for startups across various sectors to showcase their innovative solutions to the government. The top 100 startups get to present their solutions to a panel of judges, and the top 24 winners receive work orders up to Rs 15 lakh from the Maharashtra State Innovation Society to pilot their solutions within different state departments, along with mentoring and access to government machinery for up to 12 months. Participating startups also gain access to investors, incubators, networking opportunities, and other benefits.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) is the Government of Maharashtra's nodal agency for building an innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem across the state. It sits under the state's Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and its General…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹15L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Winners receive work orders up to ₹15 lakh from the Maharashtra State Innovation Society to pilot their solutions within different state departments, along with mentoring and access to government machinery for up to 12 months, plus access to investors, incubators, and networking opportunities.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum funding amount?
Up to ₹15 lakh, provided as a work order for piloting solutions within state departments.
Who can apply?
Startups from across India that conform to the Maharashtra State Innovative Startup Policy 2018, incorporated as a private limited company, partnership firm, or LLP within the last 7 years (10 for biotech/social sector), with turnover not exceeding ₹25 Cr in any financial year, and possessing a Minimum Viable Product.
How does the selection process work?
Top 100 startups present their solutions to a panel of judges, and the top 24 winners receive work orders.
Can idea-stage startups apply?
No. Startups must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and be ready to demonstrate Proof of Concept. Idea-stage ventures are not eligible.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
