MeitY GENESIS EIR Grant 2.0 at AIIC
By Anupam Innovation & Incubation Centre (AIIC)
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Quick Answer
A MeitY-backed grant program hosted by AIIC, providing up to ₹10 Lakhs to early-stage startups in Tier II/III cities for ideation-to-prototype development in EDM, Deeptech, or ICT sectors.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 30 September 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Anupam Innovation & Incubation Centre (AIIC). 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 Program 2.0, titled the Augment Accelerator Program by its host, is a major initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) designed to foster innovation in Tier II and III cities. The program, implemented through the Anupam Innovation & Incubation Centre (AIIC) and KLIC-LNCT, focuses on accelerating early-stage startups in the EDM (Electronic Design & Manufacturing), Deeptech, and ICT sectors.
The program offers a grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs to selected startups, providing them with essential financial assistance to move their innovation from the ideation to the prototyping stage. Additionally, participants benefit from world-class facilities, advanced mentorship and training, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and direct support from the MeitY Startup Hub ecosystem.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
Anupam Incubation & Innovation Center (AIIC) is an incubation centre in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, promoted by the LNCT Group of Institutions and LNCT University. It was selected by MeitY Startup Hub under the central government's GENESIS scheme in September 2024, and it now runs…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive a grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs to support moving from ideation to prototype. Additionally, participants gain access to world-class facilities, advanced mentorship and training, networking with industry leaders, and support from the MeitY Startup Hub ecosystem.
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
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are full-time UG/PG students with entrepreneurial pursuits or founders of DPIIT-registered startups, working in EDM, Deeptech, or ICT domains. The startup must be early-stage (≤2 years old) at the Ideation to Prototype stage, and the applicant must be from a Tier II or III city.
What is the maximum grant amount offered?
The program offers a grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs per selected startup.
Is the grant equity-free?
The existing description does not explicitly state whether the grant is equity-free or not. No further information is available in the provided material.
Is the scheme currently open for applications?
No, the application form (Google Form) is no longer accepting responses, indicating the scheme is currently closed.
