Deadline Date: 31 December 2026
The Idea Grant is now accepting applications to support innovative startups in the ideation, design, Proof of Concept (PoC), and early Minimum Viable Prototype (MVP) stages.
The programme focuses on ideation, design, Proof of Concept (PoC), early Minimum Viable Prototype (MVP) development, product development, prototyping, testing, validation, technology development, and innovative technology-based products.
The Idea Grant is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs transform promising ideas into tangible prototypes and validate their technical and market feasibility. Eligible startups can receive financial assistance of up to ₹3 lakhs.
The grant supports expenses related to product development, prototyping, testing, validation, technology development, and other activities required to move from concept to an MVP. It is intended to help founders refine their solutions, reduce development risks, and prepare for market entry or future funding opportunities.
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements specified under the scheme guidelines. Startups at the ideation, design, or Proof of Concept (PoC) stage are eligible to apply. Applicants who have already applied for or received support under the same grant scheme within the previous three months are not eligible to apply.
Company incorporation as a Private Limited Company, LLP, or OPC is mandatory before fund disbursal. The scheme is open only to innovative technology-based products, and innovators based in Kerala can apply. A KSUM Unique ID is not mandatory at the time of application, but KSUM Unique ID certification is required before fund disbursal.
For more information, visit Kerala Startup Mission.
