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Welcome to Kerala

Home to South Asia’s Biggest Startup Hub & India’s Largest Electronics Incubator

Start in Kerala

A unified startup ecosystem by Kerala Startup Mission that simplifies how startups register, get recognized, and connect with opportunities — all through a single identity.

How it works

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Register Your Startup

Create your startup profile within the Kerala ecosystem

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Get Recognized

Integrated with DPIIT and Startup India recognition systems

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Access Opportunities

Unlock funding, incubation, and ecosystem-wide support

What you get

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Single startup ID for identification across the ecosystem

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Seamless integration with Startup India and DPIIT frameworks

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Visibility across government, investors, and ecosystem partners

Startup ID Format

DIPP Number / Registered Year / KSUM ID

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply to be recognized as a startup under Kerala Startup Mission

Company Requirements

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The startup should be incorporated as a private limited company,
partnership firm, or LLP

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The entity should be less than 10 years old from the date of
incorporation

Financial Criteria

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Turnover should be less than INR 100 Crores in any previous financial year

Innovation Criteria

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The startup should work towards innovation, development, or improvement of
products, services, or processes with potential for employment or wealth creation

Exclusions

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Entities formed by splitting or reconstruction of an existing business are not
considered startups

Explore Our
Infrastructure Facilities
Kerala is home to some of India's finest startup infrastructure facilities. It host South Asia's Largest startup Hub (KTIZ), India's Largest Hardware Incubator (Maker Village), Largest Fab Lab outside US (Super Fab Lab) and India's First Non Academic Business Incubator

How to Register a Startup

STEP

1

Company Registration

Register your company and obtain CIN from MCA

STEP

2

Startup India Recognition

Apply for DPIIT recognition to access benefits

STEP

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KSUM Unique ID

Get your KSUM ID to access ecosystem services

MCA Logo

Company Registration

Register your startup under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

From being an individual or a team, be a registered entity by setting up a company under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) as Private Limited (Best Suitable for Startups) or Limited Liability Partnership. When you register your company, don't forget to choose Ernakulam as RoC. It's mandatory to register in Kerala to avail all benefits from the Kerala Startup Mission.

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As a first step, Check for name availability.

Check Availability

(Follow the screen prompt and hit search to check for company name. Applicant has to check with different name combination, if the provided name is already registered)

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Once the desired name is available, then download form for applying

Download Form
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Applicant can access the online services in clarifying any of his doubts in applying for registration of firm. Visit the following link for options to help in registering the firm

Link

(In the given page, select MCA SERVICES menu. This menu has list of options to cater applicants requirement. Please choose the required services online.)

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Applicant shall register with registrar of companies.

Contact Details

(In the given page, select MCA SERVICES menu. This menu has list of options to cater applicants requirement. Please choose the required services online.)

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Company or firm registration can be initiated with the help of a Charted accountant/Company Secretary.

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In registering the company, one has to make sure that the name proposed has not already been used or applied for registration.

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Digital signature certificate for the director of the proposed firm has to be acquired.

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Then Acquire Director Identification Number (DIN).

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Filing an e-Form or New user registration.

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Finally Incorporation of the company is done.

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Applicant will get MOA and certificate.

Note: KSUM has empanelled 5 firms to help startups in the process. List is available in link below

List of Empanelled CA / CS / Legal Firms

Get Started

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Go to the portal using the link given below

E Groops Portal

Login / Registration

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As a registered user, applicant shall use the login credentials to login in the home page using the prompts under login and hit Submit to reach the online application page.

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If you are a new user then select “New firm Registration” under “Registration” on the right side of the page to register in through the online user registration form and hit “Submit”

Fill Application

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Please select the respective option provided on the page to reach the next page.

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Applicant will be prompted to fill in proposed name, address, partners details, uploading required documents by choosing the appropriate tabs.

Payment Process

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On completing the above in detail and all the page prompts are completed, applicant will be directed to payment for the registration.

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Please select the respective mode (money order/cash payment/e-payment) and follow the page prompts to make necessary payment.

Completion

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Applicant will get a confirmation and reference number in the mobile number provided during registration. Please keep it safe for future reference.

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When the registration is successful, user gets notification. User shall view and download the PDF form for firm registration certificate.

Single Window Interface for Fast & Transparent Clearances
The Government of Kerala has developed a single window portal for getting clearances for starting a new venture in the state. KSWIFT is a web based online facility for entrepreneurs desirous of setting up and running enterprises in the State
KSWIFTInformation Wizard
Know Your Approvals

Explore Additional Support

Access government support systems and ecosystem resources

MSME Registration

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The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) has announced many schemes including funding schemes to support startups and MSME. It's highly recommended to register your company under the MSME department.

Udyam Registration

Incubators in Kerala

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Kerala has a wide network of incubators spread across the state. Including sector specific incubators in Hardware, Electronics, Mobile, Biotechnology, Agriculture etc.

View Incubators
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Join Us & Grow You Startup
Join a thriving ecosystem of opportunities, partnerships, and support designed to help your startup grow and succeed.
Contact Us
Kerala Startup Mission, G3B,
Thejaswini, Technopark, Trivandrum
08047180470
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
info@startupmission.in
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