How to Apply for Gujarat Pre-Series A Funding Scheme — Equity for Startups
Gujarat Pre-Series A Funding Scheme — Equity for Startups accepts applications online through the official portal before the Closed (6 Aug 2025) deadline. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Applications are judged on three things: how strong the underlying idea or concept is, the recommendation from an approved Nodal Institution, and the startup's genuine readiness for a Pre-Series A round.
The selection committee examines whether the company really sits in the "valley of death" phase — past commercialisation and generating revenue, yet still short of meaningful market traction. Evidencing both sides of that position is central to the assessment.
Gujarat Venture Finance Limited (GVFL), which manages the fund, makes the final decision on which startups receive mid-level Pre-Series A capital.
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