Government of Meghalaya
Funding & Schemes
Up to ₹50,000 in seed funding for student entrepreneurs in Meghalaya's colleges and universities — turning ideas into ventures.
About the Fund
PRIME has established a dedicated funding vehicle for students or student teams working on innovative, entrepreneurship-related business and research ideas. This initiative is part of PRIME's Entrepreneurship Promotion and Development Programmes (EPDP) for academic institutes in Meghalaya.
Based on recommendations brought forward by the E-Cells of PRIME-supported academic institutes, an initial lump sum of ₹25,000 is disbursed directly to the student team — with a second tranche of ₹25,000 available to top performers.
Students who successfully implement their funded project are closely linked to PRIME's broader ecosystem — gaining access to pre-incubation, incubation, and advanced funding programmes.
Grant Structure
First Tranche
₹25,000
Disbursed directly to the student team upon recommendation by the E-Cell of a PRIME-supported academic institute.
Initial lump sum to get your project started.
Second Tranche
₹25,000
Available to student teams demonstrating exceptional progress and strong utilisation of first-tranche funds.
Subject to report submission and performance review.
How It Works
01
Reach out to the Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of your college or university that is part of the PRIME ecosystem.
02
Present your innovative business or research idea to your E-Cell. They will evaluate it and bring forward recommendations to PRIME.
03
Upon E-Cell recommendation, PRIME disburses ₹25,000 directly to your team to begin working on your project.
04
Submit a progress report. High performers may receive the second tranche of ₹25,000 to continue scaling their project.
Not sure if your institute has an E-Cell? Contact PRIME directly at info@primemeghalaya.com and we'll guide you to the right resource.
Your Journey After
01
Connect with other early-stage student entrepreneurs and get structured support to refine your business concept.
02
Move into the PRIME incubation programme — mentorship, co-working, and a pathway to funding for the most promising ideas.
03
Access PRIME's broader suite of funding instruments as your business matures beyond the student stage.
Get Started
Are you a student with a big idea? Fill in the form below — your team lead will receive a reference number and PRIME will follow up by email. Talking to your college E-Cell first is a great way to strengthen your application, but it isn't required to apply here.
