Startup Manipur - Idea Stage Grant

Startup Manipur's Idea Stage Grant is a state-government initiative that provides early-stage financial support to individuals or teams with innovative and scalable business ideas. The program offers a total grant of up to ₹3 lakh, disbursed in two equal installments of ₹1.5 lakh each. In addition to funding, selected applicants receive incubation and mentorship support for up to three months. The grant is designed to help founders validate their concepts and take the first steps toward building a viable startup.

• Grant of up to ₹3 lakh disbursed in two installments of ₹1.5 lakh each.
• Open only to domiciles of Manipur aged 18 years or above.
• Includes up to 3 months of incubation and mentorship.
• Applicants must not have received over ₹10 lakh from Central/State schemes.
• No mandatory DPIIT or MSME registration required.
• Apply online at apply.startupmanipur.in

The applicant must be a domicile of Manipur, at least 18 years old, and have an innovative and scalable business idea. Additionally, the applicant must not have received more than ₹10 lakh in monetary support from any Central or State schemes (a declaration is required). No prior business registration is mandatory, though it may be submitted if available.

Startup Manipur - Idea Stage Grant is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Startup Manipur - Idea Stage Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

• Grant of ₹1.5 lakh to ₹3 lakh disbursed in two equal installments.
• Incubation and mentorship program for up to three months.
• The grant helps cover early-stage costs like prototyping, market research, and proof-of-concept development.

Startup Manipur - Idea Stage Grant is offered by Government of Manipur, 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.

Applications are submitted online through the Startup Manipur portal. The selection process involves review of the business proposal, which should detail the idea, its differentiation, technology used, and revenue generation model. Shortlisted applicants may be called for presentations or interviews, and final selection is based on the innovation and scalability of the idea.

Before you apply to Startup Manipur - Idea Stage Grant, 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.

Startup Manipur - Idea Stage Grant is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹1.5L – ₹3L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.