Provided by: Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) / Government of Kerala
Verified by our research team on 8 Jul 2026
Funding Support
Variable (corporate investments, partnerships)
Application Deadline
Open / Rolling
Official Website
Not listed
KSUM program connecting corporates and SMEs with startups to enable structured collaboration, technology adoption, and corporate investments. Distinct from KSUM's grant tracks, BRIDGE does not disburse KSUM funds directly to startups; instead it structures introductions and pilot or investment pathways with revenue-qualified corporates and SMEs, with the state citing a target of more than ₹250 crore in resulting corporate investment into the curated startup cohort. Startups interested in a specific corporate track apply via the BRIDGE portal or by emailing KSUM's corporate relations team directly.
Startup Stage
All stages
Industry Sectors
All sectors
State Limitation
Pan-India
DPIIT & MSME Recognition
DPIIT Not Mandatory • MSME Not Mandatory
₹4 crore investment for 11% equity; ₹2 lakh grant/perks where applicable
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