People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

GEN-NEXT Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS)

The scheme aims to discover, support, grow, and accelerate successful startups in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and affordability.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about GEN-NEXT Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS)
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsStartups, Investment, Capacity Building, Centres Of Excellence, Incubation, Mentorship, Entrepreneurs

Before you apply

Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.

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