Scale-Up Funding
Growth Grant
Financial Assistance to Accelerate Growth
The Growth Grant is a unique funding program that supports young entrepreneurs, typically under 22 years of age, who have innovative ideas and are working towards creating meaningful change. This program is designed to help early-stage founders who may not have the resources to continue their entrepreneurial journey while still pursuing formal education.
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Up to ₹1.7Cr
Grant Potential
Grant
Support Route
Startup
Applicant Focus
India
Application Access
Scheme Overview
What Is Growth Grant?
The Growth Grant is a unique funding program that supports young entrepreneurs, typically under 22 years of age, who have innovative ideas and are working towards creating meaningful change. This program is designed to help early-stage founders who may not have the resources to continue their entrepreneurial journey while still pursuing formal education.
Vikas Bharat helps you check fit, prepare documents and structure a complete grant-ready application file.
Why Applicants Apply
- 01
Grant Support
- 02
Mentorship
- 03
Global Exposure
- 04
Networking Opportunities
- 05
Creative Freedom
What You Unlock
Benefits Of Growth Grant
Grant Support And Guidance To Help Innovators Build, Validate And Scale.
01
Grant Support
Grant or incentive support aligned to scheme guidelines and project evaluation.
02
Mentorship
Mentorship and ecosystem guidance to sharpen the execution plan.
03
Global Exposure
Structured documentation support for portals and implementing agencies.
04
Networking Opportunities
Pathways to pilots, market access and follow-on opportunities.
05
Creative Freedom
Grant or incentive support aligned to scheme guidelines and project evaluation.
Who Qualifies
Growth Grant Eligibility
The Growth Grant targets young, innovative entrepreneurs who are ready to take their ventures to the next stage. It is important to understand the Growth Grant eligibility before preparing your business registration documents.; Age Limit: Applicants must be 22 years or younger at the time of application.; Educational Status: Must not hold a university degree; must be willing to defer or drop out.; Business Stage: Hig
Applicant Profile
Eligible Applicant
Individuals, startups or organisations covered under the scheme guidelines.
Project Fit
A project aligned to the scheme sector, stage and impact requirements.
Innovation Focus
A technology-led, scalable or high-impact solution where required.
Project & Compliance
Stage Readiness
Idea, prototype, MVP or early traction as specified by the programme.
Compliance
Registrations, KYC and statutory documents as applicable.
Documentation
A complete proposal and supporting file ready for agency review.
How To Apply
Growth Grant Application Process
Prepare A Complete File, Submit Through The Official Channel And Progress Through Review To Grant Support.
- STEP 01
PROCESS
Prepare Your Documents
2
- STEP 02
PROCESS
Submit Your Application
3
- STEP 03
PROCESS
Evaluation Process
4
- STEP 04
PROCESS
Interview & Pitch
5
- STEP 05
PROCESS
Funding Disbursement & Mentorship
1
- STEP 06
PROCESS
Prepare Your Documents
2
Paperwork
Documents Required
Important: Vikas Bharat can help organise a complete, grant-ready documentation file.
Pitch Deck - A detailed presentation of the problem, solution, and market size.
Executive Summary - A one-page overview of your vision.
Business Plan - Comprehensive roadmap including financial projections.
Technology Description - Details of the MVP or working prototype.
Founders' CVs - Proof of technical capability and founder-market fit.
Legal Documents - Business registration and MSME certification (if applicable).
Traction Metrics - User base, revenue, or partnership letters.
- What is Growth Grant?
- Growth Grant provides non-dilutive or grant-linked support to qualifying innovators, startups or organisations under its programme guidelines.
- What funding support is available?
- Selected applicants may receive support of about Up to ₹1.7Cr, subject to evaluation and scheme guidelines.
- Who is eligible to apply?
- The Growth Grant targets young, innovative entrepreneurs who are ready to take their ventures to the next stage. It is important to understand the Growth Grant eligibility before preparing your business registration documents.; Age Limit: Applicants must be 22 years or younger at
- What documents are required?
- Pitch Deck - A detailed presentation of the problem, solution, and market size., Executive Summary - A one-page overview of your vision., Business Plan - Comprehensive roadmap including financial projections., Technology Description - Details of the MVP or working prototype..
Growth Grant Questions, Answered
Grant Support, Eligibility, Documents And The Application Process.
What is Growth Grant?
Growth Grant provides non-dilutive or grant-linked support to qualifying innovators, startups or organisations under its programme guidelines.
What funding support is available?
Who is eligible to apply?
What documents are required?
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