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KSUM operates one of India's most active state startup missions, with idea grants, productisation grants, soft loans and scale-up support across sectors including IoT, biotech, mobility and agri.
Key features
- Idea grants up to ₹12 lakh
- Productisation grants for MVP development
- Scale-up soft loans
- Access to KSUM incubators and international exchange programmes
Eligibility
- Kerala-based startup registered under KSUM
- DPIIT recognition preferred
Benefits
- Non-dilutive early capital
- Infrastructure and mentorship
Required documents
- ✓KSUM registration
- ✓DPIIT certificate
- ✓Pitch deck
- ✓Financials
Application process
- 1KSUM registrationRegister with KSUM if not already.
- 2Apply for grantApply to the relevant KSUM programme.
- 3EvaluationScreening and pitch.
- 4DisbursementTranche-linked disbursement.
FAQs
Your company must have a Kerala presence — this can be a registered office or operations through a KSUM incubator.
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