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MeitY SAMRIDH

MeitY SAMRIDH backs software-product startups through partner accelerators with matching co-investment of up to ₹40 lakh plus acceleration services.

Ticket size$48K
StagesSeed · Pre-Series A
Sectors3 focus areas

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2 companies

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Blurgs AI
AI / Software
Participant
9 Jul 2026
Astrophel Aerospace
Aerospace / DeepTech
₹40 lakhParticipant
1 Jul 2025

About MeitY SAMRIDH

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SAMRIDH (Startup Accelerators of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development and Growth) is MeitY’s accelerator-linked funding programme for software-product startups. Selected MeitY partner accelerators run cohorts and can extend first-round matching investment of up to ₹40 lakh per startup (scheme materials cite an average around ₹30 lakh), typically alongside equal matching capital from the accelerator or co-investor. Acceleration services (customer/investor connect, product support) are part of the package. Founders should approach empaneled accelerators via MeitY Startup Hub rather than treating SAMRIDH as a direct open VC application.

Selected MeitY partner accelerators run cohorts and can extend first-round matching investment of up to ₹40 lakh per startup (scheme materials cite an average around ₹30 lakh), typically alongside equal matching capital from the accelerator or co-investor.

Notes

Ticket researched: matching investment up to ₹40 Lakh per startup (avg ~₹30 Lakh) via MeitY-partnered accelerators (MeitY SAMRIDH scheme report).

Investment criteria

Typically DPIIT-registered software/tech startups at MVP/early traction; often requires matching private commitment.

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