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Scaleup Grant

Intended to support innovative, technology-based startups that have achieved strong market validation and are prepared to scale their operations.

Benefit : Upto 15 Lakhs
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Scheme

Overview

The Scale-up Grant is intended to support innovative, technology-based startups that have achieved strong market validation and are prepared to scale their operations. The scheme offers financial assistance of up to ₹15 lakhs to enable startups to expand into new markets, strengthen branding and marketing efforts, enhance product features, and accelerate customer acquisition and revenue growth. It is specifically designed for startups entering a high-growth phase with proven traction. Startups that have previously availed Idea, Productization, or Market Acceleration Grants are eligible only for the remaining admissible amount under the scheme. The grant is disbursed in milestone-based tranches in accordance with KSUM guidelines and performance benchmarks.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements specified under the scheme guidelines.

Startup must have generated ₹10 lakhs revenue from the product in the last 6 months, OR raised not less than ₹30 lakhs through external equity investment
Must own an innovative technology-based product
Startups that availed old Scale-up Grant (₹12 lakhs) are eligible only for ₹3 lakhs top-up
Must hold a valid KSUM Unique ID
Must be incorporated as Pvt Ltd / LLP / OPC with active MCA status
If Idea/ Productization/ Market Acceleration Grant was previously availed, only the remaining eligible amount can be claimed

PROCESS

Process of Scheme

The scheme follows a structured evaluation and selection process to ensure transparency and fairness.

FAQ

Have Questions ?

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding the scheme.

Up to ₹15 lakhs

₹10 lakhs revenue in the last 6 months OR minimum ₹30 lakhs raised through external equity

Yes. 50% of the approved grant amount must be brought as margin money

Primarily for marketing, branding, business development, customer acquisition, and limited product enhancement (subject to caps)

Yes, but only for the remaining eligible amount under the scheme

CONTACT

Get in touch with our
Scheme Manager

For queries regarding eligibility, application process, documentation, or timelines, contact the scheme office.

Shahil, Haneef

08047180470

shahil@startupmission.in

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