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GENESIS Pilot 2.0

The Pilot Component of the GENESIS Scheme supports startups from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities that hold a pilot Purchase Order or Work Order (PO/WO) from a Government body, PSU or large enterprise. It helps them deliver that pilot successfully, make their product industry-ready, and turn the pilot into repeat business.

Calling Applications for

GENESIS Pilot 2.0

TURN YOUR SOLUTION INTO REAL-WORLD IMPACT

Tier 2 & Tier 3 Startups
Govt / PSU / Enterprise PO/WO
Commercialization & Scale
FUNDING AMOUNT UP TO

₹40 LAKH

PER STARTUP

For eligible Pilot Purchase Orders (POs) / Work Orders (WOs)

Last Date: 30 October 2026
Last Date to apply: 30 Oct 2026 11:59:59 pm
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₹40 Lakh
Maximum Funding

Based on verified cost of delivering your Pilot PO/WO

Max 3%
Equity Cap

Allotted to IA on behalf of MSH on fully diluted basis

Tier 2 / 3
Eligible Geography

DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated in Tier 2/3 cities

4–5 Months
Disbursement Timeline

From official Call of Application date to grant disbursement

The Pilot Component of the GENESIS Scheme is specifically formulated to bridge the gap between initial pilot validation and full-scale commercialization for promising Indian tech innovators.

Substantial Financial Support: Funding of up to ₹40 lakh, based on the verified cost of delivering your Pilot Purchase Order or Work Order (PO/WO).
Equity Allocation: Equity allotted to the Implementing Agency (IA) on behalf of MeitY Startup Hub (MSH).
Founder-Friendly Equity Cap: The equity share is capped at a maximum of 3% of fully diluted post-money shareholding.
Disbursement Schedule: Fund disbursement may take approximately 4-5 months from the Call of Application.

Startups intending to apply under GENESIS Pilot 2.0 must satisfy each of the following eligibility parameters:

Incorporation & Recognition: DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 city, aged 1 to 5 years, with Indian founders holding at least 51% equity.
Product Readiness & Team: An established MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or working prototype, with at least one full-time founder actively driving operations.
Pilot PO / WO Order Size: A verified Pilot PO/WO valued between ₹1 lakh and ₹1 crore from an eligible, independent Pilot Partner (Government body, PSU, or large enterprise), covering the deployment of the startup's proprietary product.
Cumulative Revenue Ceiling: Cumulative lifetime revenue up to ₹1.5 crore.
Prior Funding Caps: Prior government funding received up to ₹40 lakh and prior private investment up to ₹1.5 crore.
Exclusions: Beneficiaries of TIDE 2.0 (Scale-up), SAMRIDH, or the GENESIS Investment Component, and startups currently participating in an ongoing GENESIS EIR cohort, are not eligible.
Regulatory Rights: MSH & MeitY reserve the unconditional right to amend or modify the selection procedure, as deemed necessary.
Finality of Selection: The decision of the Expert Committee shall be final and binding on all applicants.

01

Deliver the Pilot Successfully

Overcome working capital constraints to manufacture, customize, and deploy your solution for the pilot partner without compromising standards.

02

Make Product Industry-Ready

Refine user feedback, validate security & scalability, and achieve regulatory or enterprise compliance necessary for national-scale procurement.

03

Turn Pilot into Repeat Business

Convert single work orders into recurring annual contracts, framework agreements, and multi-location rollouts across public and private sectors.

Ensure your documentation is complete and verifiable before submitting your application:

  • Certificate of Incorporation & DPIIT Recognition Certificate
  • Certified Copy of Pilot PO / Work Order from Govt / PSU / Enterprise
  • Detailed Cost Breakdown & Delivery Budget for the Pilot
  • Shareholding Pattern with proof of ≥51% Indian ownership
  • Working Prototype / MVP Video Demonstration & Product Pitch Deck
  • Financial Statements & Prior Funding Undertaking