§1Who it is for
- Startups registered with KSUM
Useful if
Tech and product startups registered with KSUM.
Do not spend time on it if
Traditional MSMEs - use ESS/KELS instead.
§2Eligibility
- Scheme-wise eligibility on each 'View Details' page — see the official guideline.
- KSIDC Scale Up Funding needs Pvt Ltd with KSUM/DPIIT registration
§3Benefits
- Idea Grant up to Rs 3 lakh
- Productisation Grant up to Rs 7 lakh (women/transgender-led up to Rs 12 lakh)
- Market Acceleration Grant up to Rs 10 lakh
- Scaleup Grant up to Rs 15 lakh
- BCDD Grant (OBC/OEC-led) up to Rs 10 lakh
- Seed Loan up to Rs 15 lakh; Scaleup Seed Fund up to Rs 25 lakh; Women Soft Loan up to Rs 15 lakh
- Patent reimbursement: India up to Rs 2 lakh, US up to Rs 10 lakh; Technology transfer up to Rs 10 lakh (both 'Coming Soon')
§4Norms — pattern of assistance
- KSIDC Scale Up Funding: up to Rs 100 lakh, max 70% of project cost, 7% interest, 4 years incl. 1-year moratorium; collateral-free up to Rs 50 lakh
§5Documents
Not published
The guideline does not list the documents. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.
§6How to apply
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Apply on grants.startupmission.in (grants) or startups.startupmission.in (seed loan)
§7Pros and cons
Merits
- Stage-wise ladder of state grants from idea to scale-up (KSUM page)
- Higher productisation grant for women/transgender-led startups (KSUM page)
Demerits
- Eligibility and documents not on the summary page
- Patent and technology-transfer support marked 'Coming Soon'
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¶Sources
- Kerala Startup Mission - Early Stage Funding
- KSIDC - Incentives for Investments (K-RIIS portal, loan schemes)
Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.