GENESIS INVESTMENT COMPONENT
GENESIS Investment Component 2.0

Unlock funds up to
₹50 lakhs for your startup.

Get upto INR 50 lacs from AIC-RNTU Foundation, implementating agency of Meity Startup Hub for GENESIS. Built for Tier-II and Tier-III tech startups with a validated product, ready to connect with investors, customers, and relevant market.

Applications open 25 Aug – 24 Sept 2026

Criteria & support

Who can apply

  • DPIIT-recognised Indian private limited company with at least 51% Indian ownership
  • Registered in a Tier-II or Tier-III city
  • Working on a tech-based product in a MeitY-promoted domain — not a pure service platform
  • Market-ready, ideally revenue-generating product; patent holders preferred
  • Not previously supported under TIDE 2.0 (Scale-up), SAMRIDH, or an ungraduated GENESIS EIR cohort, and free of legal disputes
  • Has a signed term sheet from an independent lead investor for the 1:1 matching to apply against

What you get

  • A structured 6-month acceleration programme covering investment readiness, product validation, and scale-up
  • Mentorship from domain experts, legal/IP specialists, and investor network partners
  • Direct investor pitch sessions and matchmaking for follow-on funding
  • Market connects to convert pilots into revenue
  • Equity linked fund up to ₹50 lakhs.

Focus Areas

01Electronics design & IT
02Electronics manufacturing
03IT products & platforms
04Deep tech & AI/ML
05IoT & embedded systems
06FinTech
07HealthTech
08EdTech & deep tech solutions

Path to Funding

1

Application

Submit your details on MSH-SPMS, including proof of the external investment you're asking us to match.

2

Screening

AIC-RNTU Foundation validates your eligibility, business potential, and the due diligence on your investment documents.

3

Selection pitch

Present your venture to the Expert Committee — domain, legal, and investor representatives who score independently.

4

Onboarding & acceleration

Sign the incubation agreement and begin the 6-month acceleration programme, customised to your stage.

5

Disbursement

Once MSH completes its final validation, the matching grant is disbursed alongside your acceleration journey.

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Remote Physios

Remote Physios is a health-tech startup delivering IoT-enabled, home-based physiotherapy through smart rehabilitation devices integrated with a cloud platform, enabling certified physiotherapists to remotely monitor and personalise patient care.

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Applications close 24 September 2026

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