Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development and Growth
Ministry of Electronics and IT, through MeitY Startup Hub
A six-month accelerator route for IT product startups ready to scale. Selected accelerators provide customer, investor and international connections, while the scheme invests alongside the accelerator or a private investor on a one-to-one basis. Startups reach it only through an accelerator chosen by MeitY Startup Hub, not by applying to MeitY.
What you can get
Up to ₹40 lakh from the scheme, matched by up to ₹40 lakh from the accelerator or investor
Do you repay it?
Yes, or it takes equity
Type
Seed funding
Where
All of India
Current status
MeitY Startup Hub issued the final list of partners for Cohort 2 on 3 March 2025. No current founder-facing call or date for a further cohort was visible.
Who can apply
- IT-based product startup
- Selected by a SAMRIDH accelerator in a cohort of about 5 to 10 startups
- Accelerator or investor willing to put in matching money
How to apply
- 1Check the accelerators in the SAMRIDH cohort lists on MeitY Startup Hub
- 2Approach an accelerator that fits your product
- 3Apply through its own selection process
The catch
This is investment, not a grant. The scheme document uses SAFE or promissory notes, and MeitY Startup Hub takes equity alongside the accelerator. You also need a private investor willing to match.
We read this on the official page on 4 November 2026. Rules and dates change, so confirm there before you apply. Founders Wing is not connected to this scheme, does not help with applications and never charges for access to it.