{"id":8823,"date":"2025-09-25T12:31:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T07:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iciitp.com\/?page_id=8823"},"modified":"2025-10-23T12:39:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:09:24","slug":"genesis-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iciitp.com\/index.php\/genesis-2\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESIS"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f98a07″ bg_image=”8854″ bg_position=”right center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”10%” bottom_padding=”10%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” color_overlay=”#8c8c8c” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_color=”#36cbe2″ shape_divider_position=”top” shape_divider_height=”450″ bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”tilt_alt”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”see-through” button_color_2=”extra-color-gradient-1″ color_override=”#8c8c8c” icon_family=”default_arrow” text=”APPLY” margin_top=”40″ margin_right=”5″ css_animation=”flash”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” id=”facilities” overlay_strength=”1″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom”][vc_custom_heading text=”About the MeitY GENESIS Scheme” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23f98a07|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1761196796124{padding-bottom: 1.5% !important;}”]\n

Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS)<\/h4>\n

Genesis is an umbrella program with an aim to boost the startup ecosystem in Tier-II & Tier-III cities in the country,<\/p>\n

There 5 Verticals in the Geneis Scheme<\/p>\n

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  1. Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Support ( EiR)<\/b><\/li>\n
  2. Pilot Funding Support<\/b><\/li>\n
  3. Matching Investment Support<\/b><\/li>\n
  4. Deep-Tech Funding Support<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved implementation of the \u2018Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS)\u2019 Scheme with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 490 Crore for a duration of 5 years.<\/p>\n

    The scheme envisages further scaling up and sustaining the startup ecosystem especially to discover, grow and nurture technology startups. The scheme aims to support approx. 1600 tech start-ups over the course of next 5 years[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Major objectives of the Scheme” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23f98a07|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n

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    • Consolidation of startup related schemes and assets of MeitY for greater efficiency, asset utilization and enhanced support for startups.<\/li>\n
    • Provide Tier-II\/ III cities focused funding to critically support Pilot\/ Investment, Early-stage and deep-tech startups.<\/li>\n
    • Strengthening Incubators, building stronger startup ecosystem via capacity building initiatives in Tier II\/ III cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Support” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23f98a07|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program under MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), supports early-stage innovators and startups from Tier II and III cities in electronics, IT, and deeptech. These guidelines provide a standardized framework for eligibility, selection, funding, and reporting to ensure transparent and uniform implementation across all India[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Eligibility Criteria” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%231e73be|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n
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      1. Only Indian citizens may apply.<\/li>\n
      2. Applicants must be full-time UG\/PG students with entrepreneurial pursuits or founders\/co-founders of DPIIT-registered startups (\u2264 2 years old).<\/li>\n
      3. The EiR must be physically incubated at your centre.<\/li>\n
      4. Only applicants from Tier II & III cities are eligible.<\/li>\n
      5. Must not have received significant external funding (exceeding \u20b910 lakh, including government grants).<\/li>\n
      6. Must not have been previously supported under any MeitY Schemes.<\/li>\n
      7. Applicants must be working on innovations at the stage of Ideation, Concept Development, Validation \/ Problem-Solution Fit, Proof of Concept (PoC), or Prototyping\/Working Prototype in order to be considered for support under the GENESIS EiR program.<\/li>\n
      8. The applicant must be committed to working full-time on the proposed startup idea during the EiR program duration.<\/li>\n
      9. EiRs working in following sector must only be considered to be eligible for EiR grant\u00a0 Electronic design and manufacturing\u00a0 Deeptech software and product\u00a0 ICT space Using following technology:\u00a0 AI \/ ML\u00a0 IoT\u00a0 VLSI \/ Semiconductor\u00a0 Cybersecurity\u00a0 Blockchain\u00a0 Quantum computing\u00a0 AR \/ VR \/ Spatial and Immersive tech o EiR support will be extended only once under GENESIS.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Funding : Up To 10 Lakhs” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%231e73be|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”slideInRight”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Pilot Funding Support” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23f98a07|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Scheme Objective” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%231e73be|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]The PILOT Component under GENESIS is designed to enable startups, particularly from Tier-II and Tier-III cities, to validate and demonstrate their market-ready solutions through pilot projects with corporates, PSUs, and large enterprises.By facilitating structured pilot engagements, the scheme aims to:<\/p>\n
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        • Bridge the gap between Minimum Viable Product and commercialization.<\/li>\n
        • Provide startups with credibility, and revenue traction.<\/li>\n
        • Encourage corporates and PSUs to engage with emerging technologies.<\/li>\n
        • Strengthen industry\u2013startup collaboration in ICT, AI, electronic manufacturing, and deeptech products.<\/li>\n
        • Align with GENESIS\u2019s vision of digitization, inclusivity, employment generation, andeconomic growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Eligibility Criteria” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%231e73be|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]For Corporates (Pilot Partners):<\/b><\/p>\n
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          • Minimum turnover of \u20b975 crore+ in the last audited financial year.<\/li>\n
          • At least 5 years of operations.<\/li>\n
          • Preference: Govt of India\/State govt.\/PSUs, Fortune 500 companies, large corporates (Indian\/Global), unicorn startups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            For Startups:<\/b><\/p>\n

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            • Must be a DPIIT registered startup.<\/li>\n
            • Should be working in ICT-related domains: IT & AI, electronic design & manufacturing, tech\/deeptech products.<\/li>\n
            • Must have: MVP\/working prototype, viable business plan, full-time founder\/Co-founder, Must have a Pilot work order\/ Purchase order from eligible corporate\/PSU\/unicorn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Funding: Up to \u20b940 lakhs (based on scope and requirement)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%231e73be|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”slideInRight”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Matching Investment funding” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23f98a07|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Program Objective” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%231e73be|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n
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              • This program aims to accelerate the growth of startups with validated solutions and a proof of concept.<\/li>\n
              • The goal is to help them raise investments from venture capitalists and angel investors and scale up by connecting them with customers, investors, and global markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Program Outcomes” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%231e73be|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n
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                • Support the scaling of innovative startups that solve persistent problems in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.<\/li>\n
                • Provide essential services like mentorship, networking, customer connections, investor connections, and internationalization support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Startup Eligibility Criteria” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%231e73be|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]To be eligible for the program, a startup must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n
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                  • Must be a registered Indian entity (Private Limited Company) with at least 51% Indian ownership.<\/li>\n
                  • Must be registered in a Tier-II or Tier-III city.<\/li>\n
                  • Must have a valid DPIIT certificate.<\/li>\n
                  • Should work on a tech-based product\/software in domains like Deep-tech, AI\/ML, Cybersecurity, IoT, Blockchain, Fintech, Ed-tech, or Health-tech.<\/li>\n
                  • Must have a market-ready product and preferably be revenue-generating.<\/li>\n
                  • Preference is given to startups with granted patents.<\/li>\n
                  • Must not be involved in any legal disputes.<\/li>\n
                  • Funding is a 1:1 matching grant ranging from up to 50 lakhs based on external funds raised (government grants are not considered).<\/li>\n
                  • Cannot be a startup previously supported under the TIDE 2.0 (Scale up) or Samridh schemes.<\/li>\n
                  • The funding instrument is equity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Funding: Up to \u20b950 lakhs” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%231e73be|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”slideInRight”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Key Features of the Scheme at Incubation Centre IIT Patna” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23f98a07|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n
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                    • Financial Assistance:<\/b> Funding support of upto INR up to 50 Lakhs for prototype development, product creation, and scaling.<\/li>\n
                    • Mentorship:<\/b> Access to industry leaders and experts for guidance and technical assistance.<\/li>\n
                    • Infrastructure & Lab Support:<\/b> State-of-the-art facilities, including co-working spaces, labs, and testing centres.<\/li>\n
                    • Networking Opportunities:<\/b> Platforms to connect with investors, corporates, and government bodies.<\/li>\n
                    • Training Programs:<\/b> Workshops, bootcamps, and courses for skill enhancement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Application deadline” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23f98a07|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” highlight_color=”#dd9933″ text_color=”#1e73be” style=”half_text”] <\/p>\n