GENESIS

Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups

About the Program

The GENESIS program supports technology-driven startups and innovators through structured mentoring, pilot implementation support, and early-stage funding to help transform innovative ideas into market-ready solutions.

Designed for Women Ready to Lead

The program welcomes women from diverse backgrounds, all united by a common goal of economic empowerment

Rural Women

Women from rural and peri-urban communities seeking to build sustainable livelihoods from home

Aspiring Entrepreneurs

First-time entrepreneurs with no prior business experience, ready to take their first steps

Existing Business Owners

Micro-entrepreneurs seeking growth, diversification, or establishing digital presence

Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR)

6 Weeks

The EiR component supports aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators with mentorship, workspace, and financial assistance to validate ideas, develop prototypes, and prepare for startup formation providing upto INR 10 lakhs grant support

Pilot Component

3-6 Months

The Pilot component enables startups to test and demonstrate their solutions in real-world environments through pilot deployments with industry, government, or institutional partners with upto INR 40 lakhs funding support.

Investment Component

3-6 Months

The Investment component provides early-stage financial support to startups under matching funding for commercialization, and scaling of validated solutions with upto INR 50 lakhs of funding support.