Applications Invited for USHUS Seed Grant Program

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About the Organization

Incubator and entrepreneurship development centre of IIM Kozhikode set-up with the support of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Established in June 2016, the centre is envisioned to function as a business incubator with a purpose of creating a National Centre of Excellence that promotes innovation, new business venturing and entrepreneurship. Towards this, it seeks to emerge as a collaborative platform that help transform innovative ideas into business ventures that make significant economic and social impact. As an on-campus Incubator, it stands to gain immensely from the faculty members, students, research & knowledge base, alumni, institutional networks and other resources at IIM Kozhikode.

About the Grant

The USHUS Seed Grant is a maritime-focused startup support initiative led by IIMK LIVE in association with Cochin Shipyard Limited.

The program is designed to support early-stage maritime startups across India by providing seed grant-based funding to help transform ideas into impactful, scalable ventures.

Under this initiative, selected startups can receive seed funding of up to ₹30 Lakhs to accelerate product development, validation, and early growth.

The initiative aims to strengthen innovation in the maritime and allied sectors by enabling promising startups with financial support and institutional backing.

Grant Size: Upto: ₹30 lakh

Eligibility

• Startups working in the maritime or allied sectors
• Early-stage startups at the idea, prototype, or MVP stage
• Startups based in India
• Must align with the objectives of the USHUS Maritime Startup Support Program

How to Apply

Apply Online

Deadline: January 25, 2026

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