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Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme
The Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme is a flagship initiative by the Maharashtra State Innovation Society aimed at empowering women-led startups across the state of Maharashtra.
The scheme provides early to growth-stage financial assistance to innovative startups founded and led by women entrepreneurs. Through direct grant support, the program seeks to strengthen inclusive entrepreneurship, promote innovation-led businesses, and help women founders scale their ventures sustainably. By supporting eligible startups with non-dilutive funding, the scheme enables founders to strengthen product development, expand operations, and move their ideas to the next stage of growth while contributing to Maharashtra’s innovation ecosystem.
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Deeptech, AI or space startups at product or revenue stage incubated at GUSEC.
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Prototype / ignition grant up to ₹10 lakh per startup · DST NIDHI i-TBI scheme run by Uttishthati Foundation at NIT Hamirpur · Focus: DeepTech & AI, Renewable & Green Energy, Smart & Sustainable Construction, AgriTech (incl. Himalayan Bio-Resources), HealthTech & Life Sciences · Expert mentorship, industry guidance and NIT Hamirpur innovation ecosystem access
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Space, drone or manufacturing startups at product stage seeking a global accelerator.
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Healthtech founders at product or revenue stage seeking a top global accelerator.
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Startups at any stage focused on circular economy or plastic waste reduction innovations.
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Student founders building deeptech, AI or agritech solutions at idea or product stage.
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Deeptech, AI or cleantech founders at any stage seeking a top global accelerator.
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Up to ₹10 lakh equity-free seed support per startup · Karnataka TBI 2.0 programme at KLE Tech Belagavi (₹10 cr govt backing per TBI) · Dedicated 5,100 sq. ft. incubation facility at Dr M S Sheshgiri Campus · Tri-state mandate — open to founders from Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra
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₹3–5 lakh grant support · 4-week intensive AI prototype sprint · Hybrid format — virtual + RTIH hubs/spokes across AP · Backed by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (RTIH)
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Agri entrepreneurs in Uttar Pradesh at the idea stage with TRL 2+ technology.
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DPIIT-recognised startups operating in Uttar Pradesh seeking state-level grant support.
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₹3–5 lakh grant support · 4-week intensive AI prototype sprint · Hybrid format — virtual + RTIH hubs/spokes across AP · Backed by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (RTIH)
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One-time grant up to ₹50 lakh · Equity-free / non-dilutive · Open to any Karnataka-registered startup · Mentorship + subsidized incubation at govt-backed incubators
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DPIIT-recognised Madhya Pradesh startups seeking patent filing cost reimbursement.
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Women or transgender-led Kerala startups converting an MVP to product.
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One-time grant up to ₹50 lakh · Reserved for women-led startups (51%+ women equity) · Equity-free / non-dilutive · Mentorship + subsidized incubation at govt-backed incubators
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Prototype / ignition grant up to ₹10 lakh per startup · DST NIDHI i-TBI scheme run by Uttishthati Foundation at NIT Hamirpur · Focus: DeepTech & AI, Renewable & Green Energy, Smart & Sustainable Construction, AgriTech (incl. Himalayan Bio-Resources), HealthTech & Life Sciences · Expert mentorship, industry guidance and NIT Hamirpur innovation ecosystem access
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Up to ₹2 crore grant for Solution / Product / Technology proposals (18 months) · ₹50 lakh Exploratory tier (12 months) for high-risk early-stage proposals · Focus: TB, emerging pathogens, syndromic panels, enteric pathogens — screening & diagnostics · Equity-free / non-dilutive (BIRAC Grand Challenges India)
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₹35,000/month stipend for up to 12 months (up to ₹4.2 lakh total) · Pre-incorporation grant — no company needed to apply · IITM Pravartak lab access at IIT Madras Research Park · Direct pipeline into PRAYAS / Seed Support System after prototype
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DPIIT-recognised agritech startups in Uttar Pradesh under 5 years old with TRL 5+ technology.
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