| Greetings from Maharashtra State Innovation Society!
After 4 successful editions, Maharashtra State Innovation Society, is back with the 5th edition of Maharashtra Startup Week.
What is Maharashtra Startup Week?
Maharashtra Startup Week is the annual flagship initiative aimed at procuring and deploying innovative solutions developed by startups on a pilot basis. Startups across India from sectors such as Healthcare, Agriculture, Education & Skilling, Sustainability (clean energy, water, waste management, etc.), Smart infrastructure & Mobility, Governance and Miscellaneous are invited to submit their applications.
Top 100 startups will have the opportunity to showcase their products/services to an esteemed panel of Government officials, investors, incubators, and experts from industry and academia.
The winning 24 startups shall receive Government work orders of up to Rs.15 lakhs each to pilot their solution with respective government departments / agencies.
Winners of the first four editions of Maharashtra Startup Week are now working closely with government agencies like National Health Mission, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development, MSEDCL, Rural Development Department, various District Administrations, Municipal Corporations etc.
Why should you participate?
Maharashtra Startup Week is a one-of-its-kind platform to engage bilaterally with Government, thus opening the B2G market for startups and innovators. For up to 12 months, the Maharashtra State Innovation Society shall extend its support to the 24 winning startups by way of access to personnel, data, mentors, and any other means necessary to implement the pilot project.
Benefits
Top 24 startups get:
> Work orders of up to 15 lakhs
> Extended support to implement pilot projects with government entities
> Access to workshops, investor connect sessions, etc.
> $10,000 AWS Credits + $1500 Business support credits + Account Manager and a Solutions Architect from AWS
Top 100 startups get
> Chance to pitch to eminent jury panel and receive feedback
> Access to workshops, investor connect sessions, etc.
> AWS Activate $5000 AWS Credits+ $1500 Business support credits
All applicants get:
> AWS Activate Founders $1000 AWS Credits + $350 Business support credits
Note: AWS credits are based on eligibility criteria being met
How to apply?
Interested startups can fill in their applications now on
www.msins.in/startup-week
Last date to apply: 30th May 2022
What are the focus areas?
Startups from across India are eligible to apply in the following focus areas:
- Agriculture
- Education & Skilling
- Governance
- Healthcare
- Smart Infrastructure & Mobility
- Sustainability – Clean Energy & Waste and Water Management
- Miscellaneous
For assistance to fill the form please refer to Registration Guide
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