The Start-up must be recognised by some competent authority such as DPIIT/Atal Innovation Mission/any State Innovation Mission or any other body or institution established by or recognised by the central government or any state government.
The entity must have obtained all applicable trade specific registrations such as MSME, GST registration etc
The entity must have been founded within last ten years (must have been established on or after 1 April 2014)
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Selection of Start-ups for funding and award of credits at INDIASOFT 2025 will be based on a sound procedure backed by an objective evaluation of Applications received.
All Start-ups intending to participate in the Initiative must fill in the Registration Form given on the website www.indiasoft.org .
Registration Forms so received will be evaluated and selected Start-ups will be long-listed based on defined parameters.
All long – listed Start-ups will be invited to the Pitching Session (hybrid mode) for a quick presentation before the Jury prior to the event.
At the Pitching Session, only one representative of each participating Start-up will be allowed to make presentation before the Jury.
The Jury will short list Start-ups on the basis of information furnished in the Application Form as well marks obtained by them during the Pitching Session.
List of such short listed Start-ups would be announced once the process is over and they will be intimated individually as well
Short listed Start – ups will be invited to join INDIASOFT 2025
Cheques for funding support as well as certificates for Credits will be distributed during INDIASOFT 2025 at the event venue.
Fee and Charges
There is no Fee for participation in selection process for ESC Start-up Initiative @ INDIASOFT 2025.
Start-ups selected for funding support will be provided space in the stall of Marwari Catalysts at INDIASOFT 2025.
Other Start-ups selected for allotment of Pods will have to pay 50% of the Pod Fee. (please see website for Pod charges)
Start-ups joining the event will have to make their own travel and stay arrangements.