GENESIS
Matching Fund

1:1 matching investment support for startups from Tier-II & Tier-III cities that have raised institutional capital. Accelerate your growth journey with us.

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About the Program

The GENESIS Matching Fund initiative supports startups from Tier-II and Tier-III cities that have successfully raised investment from institutional investors. The program bridges funding gaps by providing matching financial support to accelerate business growth, innovation and market expansion.

The initiative is designed to strengthen high-potential technology startups and enable sustainable scale-up opportunities across emerging startup ecosystems.

Funding Support

Matching contribution of up to INR 50 Lakhs on a 1:1 basis against eligible external investment raised.

Focus Areas

  • Deep-tech
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Cybersecurity
  • IoT
  • Blockchain
  • Fintech
  • Ed-tech
  • Health-tech
  • Technology-driven software and product startups
Funding growth
Eligibility checklist

Eligibility Criteria

  • Startup must be registered as a Private Limited Company in India
  • Minimum 51% Indian ownership is mandatory
  • Startup should be based in a Tier-II or Tier-III city
  • Applicant must possess a valid DPIIT recognition certificate
  • Startup should have a market-ready product with strong commercialization potential
  • Preference may be given to startups with granted patents
  • Startups involved in legal disputes shall not be eligible
  • Startups previously supported under TIDE 2.0 (Scale-up) or SAMRIDH shall not be eligible

Funding Instrument

Equity-based matching support to fuel your next phase of growth.

1:1 Matching

We match every rupee raised from institutional investors, up to INR 50 Lakhs.

Equity Participation

Funding provided as equity-based support, aligning long-term interests.

Tier-II/Tier-III Focus

Exclusively for startups headquartered in emerging Indian cities.

Current Status

Applications are Closed

The first cohort is now complete. Join the waitlist to receive updates about the next funding cycle.

Stay tuned for upcoming cohorts, investor readiness sessions, and mentorship programs.