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KSUM Innovation Grant – Idea Grant
Kerala Startup Mission · Kerala · Grant
Up to ₹3 lakh
For ideation, PoC and MVP; first rung of the KSUM grant ladder
Opens in callsNo fixed deadline published
For ideation, PoC and MVP; first rung of the KSUM grant ladder
Opens in callsNo fixed deadline published
Summary
KSUM Innovation Grant – Idea Grant is a grant from Kerala Startup Mission. Your company's registered office must be in this state. If you meet the basic rules, you can apply; the committee decides.
Eligibility
| Where | Your company's registered office must be in this state. (Kerala) |
|---|---|
| Entity types | individual, pvt_ltd, llp, partnership |
| Must be incorporated | No |
| Company age | No limit stated |
| Stages | idea, prototype |
| Sectors | any |
| DPIIT recognition | Not required |
| Indian shareholding | Not stated |
| Prior govt support cap | Not stated |
Who it's for
- Idea with a Kerala base
- Pitch to KSUM evaluation panel
Who it's not for
- No specific exclusions recorded yet. Check the official page.
A co-founder living in another city never disqualifies a company-based scheme.
Documents
- Idea with a Kerala base
- Pitch to KSUM evaluation panel
How to apply
- Check the rules on the official page.
- Online at grants.startupmission.in during a call.
- Follow the selection steps on the official page.
Deadline
No fixed deadline published. Watch the official page for calls.
Combinations
- KSUM grants are a ladder: what you got under the Idea Grant is deducted from later caps.
Official page ↗ Check my match
See all startup grants in Kerala.
Related schemes
- Karnataka ELEVATE (Idea2PoC grant) — Up to ₹50 lakh
- Maharashtra Startup Week (government work orders) — Work order up to ₹25 lakh
- Maharashtra IPR (patent, design, trademark) support — Up to ₹5 lakh domestic / ₹20 lakh international
- KSUM Innovation Grant – Scale-up Grant — Up to ₹15 lakh
Last verified 2026-10-29