The GENESIS Investment Component, a program by MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), is designed to accelerate the growth of startups with validated solutions and a proof of concept.
The program's objective is to help startups scale up by:
- Raising investments from venture capitalists and angel investors.
- Connecting them with customers, investors, and global markets.
- Supporting innovative startups that solve persistent problems in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
The financial support is a 1:1 matching grant of up to ₹50 lakhs, provided as equity, based on external funds the startup has raised (excluding government grants).
Selected startups receive a comprehensive 6-month structured acceleration program that focuses on investor-readiness, covering milestones like:
- Months 1-3: Design Thinking, PMF, Go-To-Market Strategy, Unit Economics, Scalable Tech Architecture.
- Months 4-6: Financial Capability, Valuation, Term Sheets, Cap Table, Fundraising, and Demo Day Prep & Investor Connect. Ongoing support includes monthly one-to-one business and tech mentoring.