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GeM Startup Runway

Department of Commerce

No direct funding — market access + relaxed procurement eligibility· Any Stage

What is this?

Enables startups to showcase and sell innovative products directly to government buyers, accessing public procurement.

Objectives

  • Promote startup solutions that are unique in concept, design, process, or functionality, and improve startup participation in public procurement.

Who can apply?

  • DPIIT-recognised startups registered as sellers/service providers on GeM.
  • Startups in existing GeM categories or dedicated sectors (AI, robotics, agritech, cleantech, cybersecurity, edtech, healthtech, water tech, assistive tech, etc.).
  • Other innovative entities.

What do you get?

  • Access to government buyers across ministries, departments, PSUs, and other public entities.
  • Exemption/relaxation from prior-turnover, prior-experience, and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) requirements.
  • Dedicated marketplace visibility, including listing for products with no standard category yet.

How to apply

  • Apply via the GeM Startup Runway page.

Key links

Best suited for

Any Stage

Common questions

Answers from this page only — not legal or financing advice.

What is GeM Startup Runway?

Enables startups to showcase and sell innovative products directly to government buyers, accessing public procurement.

Who is this scheme typically for?

DPIIT-recognised startups registered as sellers/service providers on GeM. Startups in existing GeM categories or dedicated sectors (AI, robotics, agritech, cleantech, cybersecurity, edtech, healthtech, water tech, assistive tech, etc.). Other innovative entities.

Does FoundersOffice guarantee approval under this scheme?

No. Scheme pages here are advisory summaries for discovery. Eligibility, amounts, and process change — confirm on the official nodal ministry or scheme portal before applying.

Is FoundersOffice a government site?

No. FoundersOffice Idea Browser is an independent discovery and briefing tool — not affiliated with the Government of India, MSME, KVIC, DIC, or any bank. Nothing here is a sanction, loan offer, or guarantee of subsidy.

Disclaimer: Costs and sample reports are published by PMEGP / MSME authorities. FoundersOffice Idea Browser is an independent discovery and briefing tool — not affiliated with the Government of India, MSME, KVIC, DIC, or any bank. Nothing here is a sanction, loan offer, or guarantee of subsidy. Heuristics and future scores are advisory; verify on the official portal before applying.

Source: “Playbook of Government Schemes and Initiatives for Startups” (Govt of India, June 2026) · verify against the official scheme source before relying on this for a filing.