GENESIS – Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups

GENESIS is a government scheme that helps early-stage startups turn innovative ideas into viable businesses by providing funding, support, and guidance so new ventures can grow and create economic value.

The Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS) supports eligible Implementing Agencies (IAs) to provide funding, mentor access, and access to innovation infrastructure and ecosystem to technology startups in Tier-II and Tier-III cities in India.

• Entities registered under Section 8, Incubators, Accelerators, Educational Institutes recognised by UGC/AICTE/Formed under Central/State Act and other startups ecosystem entities that are engaged in supporting startups.

• Recurring financial support will be offered to approximately 50 IAs for the duration of the scheme.
• Investment and pilot funding support to startups ranging from ₹10 lakh (for early-stage startups), to up to ₹1 crore (deep-tech startups).
• Capacity building initiatives for the startup ecosystem in Tier II and III cities.

1. 01Applications are accepted throughout the year.
2. 02Interested applicants may submit their applications online via https://msh.meity.gov.in/schemes/genesis

Status as stated in the playbook (June 2026):
“Applications are accepted throughout the year.”

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