Market Acceleration Grant
A programme by Technopark Technology Business Incubator
A state-funded grant for early-revenue startups to accelerate growth and expand market presence, released in milestone-based tranches.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-revenue startups with an innovative technology-based product |
|---|---|
| Stage | Early revenue |
About Market Acceleration Grant
The Market Acceleration Grant is a state-funded scheme for startups in the early revenue stage that own an innovative, technology-based product. It supports marketing, customer acquisition, branding, product improvements and revenue-generation activities, and is released in milestone-based tranches as per KSUM guidelines.
Who can apply
- Startups in the early revenue stage
- Owning an innovative, technology-based product
- Holding a valid KSUM Unique ID
- Incorporated as a Pvt Ltd, LLP or OPC with active MCA status
- Where an Idea or Productisation Grant was previously availed, only the remaining eligible amount can be claimed
How selection works: Apply during the official call → applications are scrutinised → shortlisted startups pitch before an Expert Committee → recommendations are approved by the CEO/Chairman of KSUM → an agreement is executed → funds are disbursed in milestone-based tranches
How to apply: Apply through the KSUM website during the official call for applications.
Where to apply
Other Technopark Technology Business Incubator programmes
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- Women / Transgender Productisation GrantA state-funded, MVP-stage grant for women-led and transgender-led startups to build and commercialise products.
- BCDD GrantA state-funded, idea-stage grant for startups led by founders from the OBC/OEC category.
- Scaleup GrantA state-funded, growth-stage grant to help startups scale operations, build capacity and expand into larger markets.
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- Women Soft Loan SchemeA state-funded loan scheme to help women entrepreneurs start and scale ventures.
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