Early-stage startups

Are you a startup with a product or service ready for deployment? GIA is inviting early-stage startups to enroll in our exclusive accelerator program through the ‘Grand Challenge’ and ‘Call for Entries’ initiatives. We’re looking for startups beyond the idea phase, with a proof-of-concept (POC) or early revenue (under Rs 1 crore annually), addressing real challenges in agriculture, transportation/infrastructure, and livelihoods/skills.

Funding Program Indicative Amount Purpose
NIDHI Prayas INR 10 Lakhs Prototype development and validation
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Growth-stage startups

GIA invites revenue-generating startups (over Rs 1 crore annually) to participate in a unique initiative aimed at tackling real-world challenges in agriculture, transportation/infrastructure, and livelihoods/skills. This is an opportunity for market-ready startups that:

  1. Have solutions addressing specific Problem Statements identified through sectoral consultations
  2. Provide innovative products/services that meet pressing needs in these sectors.

Funding Program Indicative Amount Purpose
NIDHI SSS INR 50 Lakhs Scaling operations and market expansion

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