📄 Grant Name: Maharashtra Startup Week
💰 Grant Amount: Up to INR 15 Lakhs
🔵 Mode: Competition-Based
🏛️ Organization: Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)
⏳ Deadline: 01 Aug 2024
🗺️ Countries Eligible: India
🌐 About Organization:
The Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) operates under the Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation of the Government of Maharashtra. As the nodal agency for startups and innovation in the state, MSInS aims to create an ecosystem that fosters innovation and supports startups in addressing critical challenges.
🚀 About Grant:
The Maharashtra Startup Week (MSW) is a flagship initiative by MSInS, aimed at discovering and promoting innovative solutions that have the potential to make a significant impact on governance and societal issues. The competition invites startups from across India to present their solutions, with winning startups receiving direct government work orders to pilot their projects within various government departments in Maharashtra.
🏆 Benefits:
- Winning startups receive direct government work orders up to INR 15 Lakhs each.
- Opportunities to pilot solutions with government departments.
- Access to cloud credits and multiple programs.
- Connections with mentors, investors, and other ecosystem players.
- Exposure and visibility to a wider audience, including government officials and potential partners.
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🎓 Eligibility Criteria:
- Startups must be recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
- The product or solution must be deployment-ready, meaning it should be at the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage.
- The product or solution must be relevant to the Government of Maharashtra.
- Startups should not have been winners in previous editions of the Maharashtra Startup Week.
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Applications are invited from startups working in the following sectors:
- AgriTech
- EdTech & Skilling
- GovTech
- HealthTech
- Mobility & Logistics
- Emerging Technologies
- Smart Infrastructure
- Sustainability (including Clean Energy, Waste Management & Circular Economy, and Water Management)
- Miscellaneous sectors relevant to government needs.
The Maharashtra Startup Week is a week-long event that brings together the most innovative startups from across India. The event provides a platform for startups to showcase their solutions and gain support from the government and other stakeholders. It is an opportunity for startups to interact with government officials, industry leaders, and potential investors, helping them to scale their operations and make a broader impact.
Why Participate in MSW?
- Government Support: Winning startups receive direct government work orders, providing a significant boost to their operations and credibility.
- Networking Opportunities: Participants get to connect with a wide range of stakeholders, including mentors, investors, and industry leaders.
- Exposure: The event offers extensive media coverage and visibility, helping startups to reach a larger audience.
- Validation: Being selected as a winner of MSW is a mark of quality and innovation, providing validation and recognition for the startup’s solution.
Success Stories:
Previous editions of the Maharashtra Startup Week have seen numerous success stories, with winning startups making significant strides in their respective fields. These startups have gone on to secure further funding, scale their operations, and create substantial impact in various sectors.
Resources
MSW previous winners
MSW Sample Pitch Deck format
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