Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) Registration
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) Registration is recognition granted by Kerala's official startup ecosystem body the state government's nodal agency for entrepreneurship to eligible startups based in or expanding to Kerala. It's the state-level counterpart to Startup India (DPIIT) recognition, offering additional benefits specific to Kerala's startup ecosystem.
WHAT YOU NEED
Purpose
- ✓Access to KSUM's incubation programs, co working spaces, and mentorship
- ✓Eligibility for state government grants and seed funding
- ✓Access to Kerala's startup infrastructure technology parks, innovation zones (like Technopark, Infopark)
- ✓Networking opportunities with Kerala's investor and startup community
- ✓Priority in state government tenders and procurement (in some cases)
- ✓Support for patent filing and R&D assistance
Eligibility
- ✓Entity must be a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership
- ✓Incorporated in India, with operations or plans to operate in Kerala
- ✓Working on innovative products, services, or processes
- ✓Generally aligned with DPIIT's startup definition (incorporated within a set number of years, turnover limits apply)
