MeitY GENESIS EiR 2.0 at ACIC-VGU Foundation
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Quick Answer
Grant program by MeitY for innovators from Tier II/III cities in Electronics, Deeptech, ICT, providing up to ₹10 Lakhs, mentorship, and prototyping facilities.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- ACIC VGU Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 12 October 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by ACIC VGU Foundation. 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 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.
Selected innovators will receive a grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs to validate their ideas and build prototypes. They will also gain access to a nurturing ecosystem, expert guidance, and networking opportunities with investors and industry leaders to help them prepare for fundraising and commercial success.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
ACIC-VGU Foundation is the Atal Community Innovation Centre at Vivekananda Global University in Jagatpura, Jaipur. Its full name is Atal Community Innovation Centre - Vivekananda Global University Foundation, and it describes itself as a startup incubator supported by the Atal…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected innovators receive a grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs to validate ideas and build prototypes. They also gain access to a nurturing ecosystem with expert guidance, mentorship, and networking opportunities with investors and industry leaders.
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
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
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
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 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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- ACIC-VGU Invites Startup Applications for MeitY’s GENESIS Pilot 2.0: Funding Support of Up to ₹40 Lakh Availableaninews.in · last week
Source: Google News aggregated
