What this scheme offers
A good business idea in Manipur often has nowhere to go for the specific kind of early support — seed funding, mentorship, workspace — that separates an idea from an actual company. Startup Manipur is built to close that gap directly, providing incentives at each stage of a startup's life: idea development, prototyping, and commercialisation, aimed equally at women-led, student-led, idea-stage and revenue-stage ventures. Beyond direct funding, the scheme is building a Network of Entrepreneurship Development Centres in universities, partnering with business incubators, and offering preferential land leases to government-recognised incubators — infrastructure meant to make Manipur one of the Northeast's genuine startup destinations rather than just a source of funding.
Who is eligible
- Entrepreneur or startup founder based in Manipur.
- Business at idea, prototype, or early revenue stage.
- Meets the eligibility criteria set by the Department of Commerce and Industries.
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Business plan/pitch deck
- Proof of business registration, where applicable to your stage
- Bank account details
How to apply
- Register and apply online at startupmanipur.in.
- Submit your business plan and identity documents, indicating which stage (idea, prototype, revenue) your venture is at.
- Applications are evaluated for viability by the scheme's review process.
- Once approved, funding is disbursed according to your venture's stage, and you may gain access to incubator support and entrepreneurship development centres.
- Check the portal for current application windows and any incubator partnerships active in your area.