MSInS-Bhau Seed Fund 2026
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Quick Answer
Seed funding up to ₹9 lakhs for tech startups in healthcare, EV, IoT, cyber security and energy.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹9L
- Funding type
- Equity
- Provider
- Bhau Institute, COEP
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Maharashtra
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Bhau Institute, COEP. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this funding program
The MSInS-Bhau Seed Fund 2026 is a seed funding initiative by COEP’s Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership in association with the Maharashtra State Innovation Society. The program offers financial assistance of up to ₹9 lakhs to support startups in advancing their proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization activities.
The funding is provided under Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS), enabling startups to access structured capital while aligning long-term growth interests. The opportunity is focused on high-potential startups operating in sectors such as Healthcare Technologies, Renewable Energy, Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber Security, Grassroot Innovations, and EV & Smart Mobility. Along with funding, startups benefit from institutional ecosystem support to scale their ideas and accelerate growth.
Eligibility
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Funding providers
COEP's Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership is a startup incubation centre on the COEP Technological University campus at Wellesely Road, Shivajinagar, Pune. It describes itself as a Technology Business Incubator supported by the Department of Science &…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹9L
What You Get
Up to ₹9 lakhs provided as Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS), a structured capital instrument that aligns long-term growth interests. Startups also receive ecosystem support from the Bhau Institute (COEP) and the Maharashtra State Innovation Society to accelerate scaling.
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 ₹9 lakhs per startup.
Is the funding a grant or equity?
The funding is provided under Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS), a convertible instrument — not a grant. It does not offer equity-free capital.
Which sectors are eligible?
Startups in Healthcare Technologies, Renewable Energy, Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber Security, Grassroot Innovations, and EV & Smart Mobility.
What stage of startup is supported?
Startups seeking support for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, or commercialization.
Who is the provider?
The scheme is run by COEP’s Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership in association with the Maharashtra State Innovation Society.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
