Introduction: Fueling Innovation
The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has released new data on the SAMRIDH Programme. Aimed at accelerating early-stage startups, the scheme has successfully provided financial support to 373 startups across sectors like Health-tech and Ed-tech, with a total disbursement of nearly ₹94 Crore.
Key Stats: SAMRIDH 2026
Startups Accelerated
373
Funds Disbursed
₹93.75 Crore
Accelerators Selected
43
Matching Fund Limit
Up to ₹40 Lakh per Startup
Top Performing States
- Karnataka: ₹15.77 Cr (69 Startups)
- Delhi: ₹11.42 Cr (31 Startups)
- Uttar Pradesh: ₹9.91 Cr (35 Startups)
- Tamil Nadu: ₹9.75 Cr (35 Startups)
About the Scheme
SAMRIDH (Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth) provides:
- ₹2 Lakh per startup to accelerators for mentorship.
- Up to ₹40 Lakh matching funding to startups to help them scale.
MeitY Start-up Hub (MSH) actively monitors these startups based on revenue and valuation growth.
Source Information
Source: Ministry of Electronics & IT Press Release (Feb 04, 2026)
Read Official Release
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the full form of SAMRIDH?
Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth.
Q2. How much funding can a startup get under SAMRIDH?
Startups can receive matching funding of up to ₹40 Lakh.
Q3. Which state received the highest funding?
Karnataka topped the list with ₹15.77 Crore disbursed.
Q4. Who implements the SAMRIDH programme?
MeitY Start-up Hub (MSH) under Digital India Corporation.
Q5. How many startups have been funded so far?
Out of 373 accelerated, 241 startups have secured funding.
