Women/Transgender Productization Grant — Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Women/Transgender Productization Grant, startups must be actively involved in the Product Development stage, working towards transforming an MVP into a market-ready offering. A core requirement is that women or transgender founder(s) must collectively hold a minimum of 51% shareholding in the startup, ensuring leadership from the target beneficiaries.

Applicants are required to possess a valid KSUM Unique ID, confirming their official recognition within the Kerala Startup Mission ecosystem. The startup itself must be legally incorporated as a Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd), a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), or a One Person Company (OPC), and must maintain an active status with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

Startups that have previously received a KSUM Scale-up Grant are not eligible for this program, which helps distribute support more widely across different growth stages. Furthermore, the founder responsible for presenting the pitch to the Expert Committee must be a woman or transgender individual, capable of articulating the product's features, market potential, and strategic vision effectively.

Women/Transgender Productization Grant is open to startups at the product stage. The programme is targeted at startups registered in Kerala. Applicants should be registered as private limited and llp.