FUNDING & STARTUP SUPPORT
Stand Up Stage
Support for inclusive, first-time entrepreneurship.
About this scheme
This category supports greenfield manufacturing, service and trading ventures led by SC, ST, OBC, women, minority and differently abled entrepreneurs. It combines financing with incubation and market-development support.
Who can apply?
- A first-time greenfield venture led by an entrepreneur in an eligible category.
- For a non-individual enterprise, eligible entrepreneurs must own and control at least 51%.
- Applicant above 18; Manipur domicile. For a promoter group, the main applicant must be a domiciled promoter.
- An Indian private limited company, LLP or partnership registered within the last ten years.
- Annual turnover below ₹100 crore.
- Prior central or state monetary assistance must not exceed ₹10 lakh; declaration required.
Funding and benefits
- Projects up to ₹1 crore.
- 30% state subsidy, capped at ₹30 lakh; 65% bank loan; 5% entrepreneur contribution.
- Mentoring, incubator or accelerator support, market connections and product showcases.
- Other eligible state incentives may also apply.
Documents to prepare
- Aadhaar and applicant PAN.
- Valid category certificate, where applicable.
- Business PAN and registration certificate.
- Audited balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and income-tax returns for the previous three years, as listed by MTIF. Confirm applicability with the scheme office for a newly established greenfield venture.
Your application checklist
Registration and verification
Keep your Aadhaar number, Aadhaar-linked phone, an active SMS-enabled mobile number and a working email address ready. The portal uses OTP verification for phone and email.
Applicant and contact information
- Name, date of birth, gender and applicant category.
- Postal address, district, constituency and PIN code.
- Full-time working status, PAN number and PAN copy.
- Active mobile number and email address.
Founder details also include education, work experience, phone, email and permanent address.
Business information and proposal
- Business name and address; registration type, number and date, with the certificate where applicable.
- Product or service, intended customers and customer type (B2B, B2C or B2G).
- Competitors, the problem being solved and industry category.
- Proposed solution, how it differs from alternatives, technology used (developed or acquired), and revenue model.
- Requested investment band: ₹1–5 lakh, ₹5–10 lakh, ₹10–20 lakh, ₹20–50 lakh or ₹50 lakh–₹1 crore.
- Explain how investment will be used, and provide a website if available.
Financial information
- Last financial year’s sales turnover, net profit, total assets and total debt.
- Audited balance sheet, profit-and-loss statement and income-tax return.
- Keep the longer document history listed above ready where required.
Industry categories
How to apply
- Check the category. Compare the criteria and prepare the listed documents.
- Register or sign in. Use the official portal and complete OTP checks.
- Complete your proposal. Supply contact, business and financial details relevant to your category.
- Review and submit. Follow the portal’s current instructions and retain your application reference.
Before you submit
- The official portal permits only one application per applicant.
- Previously selected Revenue or Stand Up beneficiaries are not eligible to apply again.
- Previously selected Idea Stage beneficiaries cannot reapply in Idea Stage.
- Previously selected ESS beneficiaries cannot apply in Idea Stage or CMESS.
Registration support: 7085037192, 11am–5pm. Email: contact@startupmanipur.in.
Apply to Startup Manipur
Complete registration and submit your application on the official Startup Manipur portal. This opens a new tab; your scheme guide stays here.
Information checked on 26 September 2026. Awards depend on the current call, assessment and scheme terms.