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SAMRIDH scheme: MeitY Startup Hub's accelerator programme

Open applicationLast verified 15 October 2026

Credit amount (provider's words)

SAMRIDH: one-to-one matching funding of up to ₹40 lakh per startup plus accelerator services (cohort-based; Cohort 2 results published, form closed)

As stated by MeitY Startup Hub; not a guarantee. MeitY Startup Hub decides who is approved.

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SAMRIDH is MeitY's accelerator scheme, run through MeitY Startup Hub. Selected accelerators give IT-based startups acceleration services plus one-to-one matching funding of up to ₹40 lakh per startup. You don't apply to MeitY directly: you join through a participating SAMRIDH accelerator's cohort, and the latest application form linked on the page is closed.

SAMRIDH is MeitY's accelerator scheme. Selected accelerators give IT-based startups acceleration services plus one-to-one matching funding of up to ₹40 lakh. Startups don't apply to MeitY directly; they join through a SAMRIDH accelerator cohort.

What you get

  • One-to-one matching funding support of up to ₹40 lakh per startup
  • Acceleration services from selected accelerators: customer connect, investor connect and access to international markets
  • The scheme aims to support 300 tech startups over 3 years, in cohorts of 5–10 startups

Eligibility

  • IT-based tech startups selected by a SAMRIDH accelerator through a multilevel screening process
  • Cohort 1: 22 accelerators in 12 states supporting 175 startups
  • Detailed criteria are in the downloadable scheme document; they are not shown on the page

How the SAMRIDH scheme works

Credit types and validity

  • One-to-one matching funding up to ₹40 lakh per startup
  • Acceleration services: customer connect, investor connect, international market access

How the credits are applied and when they expire

Funding is matching, not an outright grant: support is given one-to-one alongside matching money, up to ₹40 lakh. Startups are chosen by a SAMRIDH accelerator through multilevel screening and join a cohort of 5–10 startups. The scheme targets 300 tech startups over 3 years.

For founders in India

An Indian government (MeitY) scheme for IT-based tech startups. Cohort 1 had 22 accelerators in 12 states supporting 175 startups; Cohort 2 results are published. Detailed criteria are in the downloadable scheme document.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Open msh.meity.gov.in/schemes/samridh and read the 'List of centers under SAMRIDH cohort 1'
  2. Download the scheme document for detailed criteria
  3. Apply to a participating SAMRIDH accelerator when it opens a cohort call
  4. Watch the MeitY Startup Hub site for new cohort announcements; the latest application form linked on the page is closed

Documents and details to keep ready

  • Not published on the page (see the scheme document)

Tips before you apply

  • Check the list of SAMRIDH centres and approach an accelerator near you
  • Download the scheme document for full eligibility before applying
  • Watch MeitY Startup Hub for the next cohort call; the latest form is closed
  • Plan for matching money, since the funding is one-to-one

Terms to know

  • Cohort-based: the page shows the 'Result of SAMRIDH Cohort 2', and the linked application form is closed
  • Funding is matching (one-to-one), not an outright grant

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does SAMRIDH give?

Up to ₹40 lakh per startup as one-to-one matching funding support.

Who can apply for SAMRIDH?

IT-based tech startups selected by a SAMRIDH accelerator through a multilevel screening process. Detailed criteria are in the scheme document.

How do I apply for the SAMRIDH scheme?

Apply to a participating SAMRIDH accelerator when it opens a cohort call. The latest application form linked on the MeitY Startup Hub page is closed.

Is SAMRIDH a grant?

It is matching funding (one-to-one), not an outright grant, plus acceleration services.

How many startups does SAMRIDH support?

The scheme aims to support 300 tech startups over 3 years; Cohort 1 had 22 accelerators in 12 states supporting 175 startups.

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