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MSInS Seed Fund (Maharashtra)

Maharashtra State Innovation Society’s seed fund supports early-stage startups in the state for product development, validation, and early growth.

Ticket size$12K
StagesPre-Seed
Sectors1 focus areas

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Ticket size
$12K
Stages
Pre-Seed
Sectors
1 focus areas
Themes
10 mapped
Confidence
Verified – programme materials

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About MSInS Seed Fund (Maharashtra)

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The Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) Seed Fund is the state’s published early-stage support channel—up to ₹10 lakh per eligible startup for product development, market validation, business development, and team building. Access is typically through MSInS or partner incubators under the state startup policy. Founders should note that some partner vehicles (e.g. MSInS–Bhau seed) may use equity-linked instruments such as CCPS rather than pure grant. Always confirm the live call’s instrument, dilution, and eligibility on msins.in before applying.

Access is typically through MSInS or partner incubators under the state startup policy.

Notes

Ticket researched: MSInS Seed Fund up to ₹10 Lakh per eligible startup (MSInS / Startup Grants India / 2025 policy coverage); instrument may be equity-linked (e.g. CCPS) depending on partner TBI.

Investment criteria

Startups aligned to Maharashtra Innovative Startup Policy; often via MSInS / partner incubators; Unique ID may be required for benefits.

Data confidence: Verified – programme materials

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