GENESIS Pilot Program

The GENESIS Pilot Program is a flagship initiative by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), operating under the GENESIS scheme of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Hosted at the Electropreneur Park (EP) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bhubaneswar, the program is designed to support deep-tech and Electronic System Design Manufacturing (ESDM) startups that have market-ready solutions. Its primary goal is to enable startups—especially those from Tier-II and Tier-III cities—to validate and demonstrate their innovations through real-world pilot projects with corporates, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and large enterprises.

Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar provides a robust incubation ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art laboratories, advanced prototyping infrastructure, and plug-and-play facilities. Selected startups receive financial assistance along with end-to-end support for prototyping, product development, validation, and commercialization. The program also emphasizes building innovation capacity, strengthening intellectual property (IP) creation, and facilitating industry-oriented research and development in the ESDM and semiconductor ecosystem.

• Grant of up to ₹40L for deep-tech and ESDM startups.
• Open only to startups based in Tier-II or Tier-III cities of Odisha.
• Must have a valid Purchase Order or Pilot Work Order from a corporate, PSU, or unicorn.
• Requires DPIIT registration and a working prototype/MVP.
• Access to advanced labs, prototyping infrastructure, and plug-and-play facilities at STPI Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar.
• Applications close on January 31, 2026.

Startups must be based in Tier-II or Tier-III cities of Odisha. They must be DPIIT registered and working in the Electronic System Design Manufacturing (ESDM) or Deep-Tech product domain. Applicants should have a working prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and a viable business plan. The founding team must consist of full-time founders. Additionally, the startup must possess a valid Purchase Order (PO) or Pilot Work Order (WO) from an eligible corporate, PSU, or unicorn.

GENESIS Pilot Program is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

The most recent application window for GENESIS Pilot Program closed on 31 Jan 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

Selected startups receive financial assistance of up to ₹40L as a grant. The funding covers end-to-end support for prototyping, product development, validation, and commercialization. Beneficiaries also gain access to state-of-the-art laboratories, advanced prototyping infrastructure, and plug-and-play facilities at Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar. The program facilitates industry-oriented R&D, IP creation, and pilot project opportunities with corporates, PSUs, and large enterprises.

GENESIS Pilot Program is offered by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), a government body. As a government-backed grant, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Before you apply to GENESIS Pilot Program, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

GENESIS Pilot Program is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹40L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.