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YouthNet invites Nagaland startups for MeitY GENESIS Pilot 2.0 funding
YouthNet has invited applications from eligible startups in Nagaland for the Pilot Component of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's (MeitY) GENESIS Pilot 2.0 programme, offering funding of up to Rs 40 lakh. Applications will remain open until October 30, 2026.
Neikepekho Shosahie, Associate Director of YouthNet, said the programme presents an opportunity for technology startups ready to scale. YouthNet Incubation Centre is the only implementing partner in Nagaland. The programme supports startups that have secured a Purchase Order or Work Order (PO/WO) to test market-ready solutions with government bodies, PSUs and large enterprises.
Eligible startups must be DPIIT-recognised, incorporated in a Tier-II or Tier-III city, between one and five years old, with at least 51% Indian founder ownership. Other conditions include cumulative revenue not exceeding Rs 1.5 crore and previous government funding not exceeding Rs 40 lakh. Funding is determined by verified pilot delivery costs.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both sources present identical, fact-based coverage of the funding call, with no variation in framing or emphasis. The uniform straight reporting includes the same eligibility details, funding cap, equity condition and deadline. The only editorial choice is the shared decision to lead with the funding amount and the implementing partner, giving readers a clear action point: applications close on 30 October 2026.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): morungexpress.com (neutral report), nagalandtribune.in (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
