Applications open for FinBlue PitchFest 2025 (India)

FinBlue is a national initiative by STPI, developed in partnership with MeitY-Government of India, ELCOT- Government of Tamil Nadu, Academic institutions like IIT Madras and Private Industry collaborations like Intellect Design Arena Ltd., BNY Mellon, TransUnion CIBIL, etc, providing a full-spectrum support system for FinTech startups through infrastructure, funding access, mentorship and technology enablement.

The Finblue program has been designed to foster innovation, improve financial access and enable the development of impactful FinTech solutions that align with India’s Digital India and Financial Inclusion missions solving real-world problems.

Focus Areas

• They’re inviting FinTech startups (Early to Growth Stage ) working on:
  • Digital Lending Payments
  • RegTech, InsurTech, WealthTech
  • Embedded Finance, AI/ML for BFSI
  • Blockchain, Compliance Tech, Open Banking
  • Cross-Border Payments

What is on offer?

• Seed Funding Support upto Rs. 25 lakhs Financial Assistance Grant upto Rs.2.5 lakhs.
• Access to Secure Sandbox Environment
• Plug Play Infrastructure with co-working seats
• Direct Connects with VCs, Angels BFSI Leaders
• Mentorship from Domain Experts Policy Advisors
• Pitch Opportunities and GTM Strategy Support
• Ecosystem Backing from STPI, MeitY Tamil Nadu Govt

Eligibility Criteria

• The start-up must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company (as defined in the Companies Act, 2013).
• The date of registration/incorporation must not be beyond 10 years and fit the legal definition of an Indian startup with 51% ownership by Indian Citizen.
• Individual Academicians, Researchers, Educators, Entrepreneurs, partnership firms, LLPs may also participate, however, if they are selected then they will have to register as private limited company in a stipulated time (preferably within 3 months) DPITT Registration
• Start-up should have an annual turnover not exceeding Rs. 100 crore for any of the financial years since its incorporation.
• Entity should not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business or subsidiary of foreign entity
• Entity working towards innovation, development or improvement of products, processes or services or if it is a scalable business model with high potential of employment generation or wealth creation

For more information, visit STPI.