Sector
Incubation & Acceleration
From idea to impact — PRIME's incubation programme is designed to turn Meghalaya's most promising startups into thriving, scalable businesses.
Government of Meghalaya
Sector
From idea to impact — PRIME's incubation programme is designed to turn Meghalaya's most promising startups into thriving, scalable businesses.
The Programme
Now in its sixth edition, the CM's E-Championship Challenge is the flagship initiative behind PRIME — a state-wide, recurring annual event where Meghalaya's most promising entrepreneurs pitch in front of industry experts, government officials, and academic leaders.
A cohort of 75 entrepreneurs is selected to join a dedicated 9-month intensive incubation programme, receiving structured support to launch, grow, and become funding-ready.
The Acceleration programme takes it further — fast-tracked mentorship, market access, and strategic assistance to help businesses compete at the next level.
Financial Support
Top 35 entrepreneurs
₹2 Lakhs
Business Support Grant each
Next 40 entrepreneurs
₹1 Lakh
Business Support Grant each
Remaining 75 (Top 150)
Pre-Incubation
Transition to the pre-incubation programme
What You Get
Exclusive networking opportunities with industry professionals
Intensive mentoring and access to marketing, legal, branding & accounting services
Market access to expand your customer base
Free co-working spaces in Shillong and Tura (subject to availability)
Media visibility to raise the profile of your business
Diverse funding sources — grants, loans, and venture capital
Certificate of Excellence from the Government of Meghalaya & IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
Programme Goals
Promote the spirit of entrepreneurship and enterprise ecosystem in Meghalaya
Identify promising business ideas through a fair, transparent and rigorous selection process
Encourage and support people to avail growing entrepreneurship opportunities
Provide a state-wide platform for entrepreneurial thinking and ambition
Highlight and showcase existing and emerging entrepreneurs
Provide recognition, rewards and a range of support mechanisms for maturing business ideas
