This support reduces financial barriers for startups to participate in prominent global and national events, helping them showcase solutions, gain visibility, connect with investors and industry leaders, and accelerate business growth and market expansion.

Scheme
Overview
This support mechanism reduces financial barriers and encourages startups to showcase their products, technologies, and solutions on prominent platforms. By enabling participation in global technology conferences, investor summits, trade expos, sector-specific exhibitions, and networking forums, KSUM helps startups gain visibility, connect with investors, attract customers, and explore strategic partnerships, while also facilitating engagement with industry leaders and government bodies at the national level.
Within Kerala, the assistance ensures strong startup representation at flagship events, sectoral meets, and innovation conclaves, strengthening the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The support may cover eligible expenses such as registration fees, travel, and exhibition space, and through this structured framework, KSUM promotes startup growth while positioning Kerala as a dynamic hub for innovation and collaboration.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements specified under the scheme guidelines.








PROCESS
The scheme follows a structured evaluation and selection process to ensure transparency and fairness.
The startup identifies suitable events aligned with its sector and revenue stage, providing justification based on business opportunity, investment potential, industry relevance, and growth prospects.
The startup submits a request via email toksumcr@startupmission.in
with event details, budget, attendees, and expected outcomes. KSUM reviews the request and communicates approval or rejection within 7 days. If rejected, the startup may request a review within 2 working days of the rejection notice.
CONTACT
For queries regarding eligibility, application process, documentation, or timelines, contact the scheme office.
Abhijith P
9037033341
abhijith@startupmission.in