Government of Maharashtra

The Government of Maharashtra runs one of India's most comprehensive state-level startup ecosystems. The Maharashtra State Innovation and Startup Policy provides a structured framework for nurturing entrepreneurship through seed funding, mentorship, incubation support, and regulatory simplification. The Directorate of Industries serves as the nodal agency, coordinating with institutions across the state to deliver programs for founders at various stages.

Maharashtra benefits from having Mumbai, India's financial capital, as well as Pune's thriving tech corridor. The state government operates programs that provide financial assistance to startups for prototyping, marketing, and intellectual property filing. It has also partnered with academic institutions and private incubators to expand the reach of its support programs beyond metro cities into emerging startup hubs across the state.

Who Benefits

Startups registered in Maharashtra across sectors including fintech, healthtech, agritech, and manufacturing. The state's programs are accessible to first-time founders, women entrepreneurs, and social enterprises looking for non-dilutive funding and incubation support.