S&T-PRISM (Promotion of Research and Innovation in Startups and MSMEs in Mining, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy and Recycling Sector)
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Quick Answer
Financial support in the form of grants to startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, and recycling sectors to develop functional prototypes or productize…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Ministry of Mines
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
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 Ministry of Mines. 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 Science and Technology Programme for Promoting Research and Innovation in Startups and MSMEs in Mining, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy and Recycling Sector (S&T-PRISM) of the Ministry of Mines aims to promote innovation and research in the mineral and mining sector. It provides financial support in the form of grants to startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators to enable them to develop functional prototypes or productize existing technologies. The scheme aims to bridge the gap between R&D and commercialization. Startups in the stage from proof of concept to commercialization can apply.
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Grant providers
The Ministry of Mines is the central government ministry responsible for the survey, exploration, mining, and processing of mineral resources in India. Through its S&T-PRISM (Science and Technology Program for Research and Innovation in Startups and MSMEs) initiative, the…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹2Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grants for developing functional prototypes or productizing existing technologies.
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
Line up your documents
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- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
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?
Up to ₹2,00,00,000.
Who can apply for the scheme?
DPIIT-recognized startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators.
What sectors does the scheme cover?
Mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, and recycling.
What stage of project is required?
Projects must have reached at least the 'Proof of Concept' level.
What is the objective of S&T-PRISM?
To promote innovation and research in the mineral sector, bridging the gap between R&D and commercialization.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
