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BCDD Grant by KSUM & BCDD Kerala — Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

BCDD Grant by KSUM & BCDD Kerala is open to idea · product-stage startups registered in India. The full eligibility criteria — qualifying sectors, states and entity types — are below.

Who can apply

To apply, you must meet all these criteria:

  • You must be an OBC graduate in any stream.
  • Your age must be between 23 and 40 years.
  • Your startup must be working on an innovative technology-based product or actively developing one.
  • For the Productization Grant, at least 80% of the company’s shareholding must be held by OBC founder(s).
  • Your startup must be incorporated as a Private Limited, LLP, or OPC, and must obtain a KSUM Unique ID before funds can be disbursed.
  • Only one application per startup is allowed at a time; two grants cannot be held concurrently.

The program is open only to founders in Kerala, with no restriction on industry vertical.

BCDD Grant by KSUM & BCDD Kerala is open to startups at the idea, product and revenue stage. The programme is targeted at startups registered in Kerala. Applicants should be registered as private limited and llp.

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Eligible stage
Idea · Product
Location
Open to startups registered in India
Entity type
Private Limited, Llp

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