KSUM invites EoI from ST entrepreneurs for funding programme

Trivandrum / May 17, 2024

Thiruvananthapuram, May 17: Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) from entrepreneurs belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST) community for the funding scheme under the Unnathi Startup City Programme.

A social empowerment initiative of the State Government, Unnathi (Kerala Empowerment Society) formulates, promotes and implements projects for better social security and empowerment of the less privileged sections, especially for educational, professional and entrepreneurial advancement of the SC-ST youth.

“Unnathi Startup City” will be developed in the state capital to provide incubation facilities and support for entrepreneurial ventures promoted by members of SC-ST communities in multiple sectors.

Individuals, Groups and ST startups registered under KSUM are eligible for applying for the loan-based funding programme, of which 80 percent of the amount will be sanctioned by the Scheduled Tribes Development Department. The remaining 20 percent of the investment amount can be taken from the Kerala State Scheduled Tribes Corporation or Bank. The project will be implemented through the Kerala Empowerment Society.

Low income entrepreneurs, ST youths who have passed professional courses and those who have successfully completed training programmes of the government or other agencies, differently abled, unmarried mothers/widows and particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) will be given priority.

For more details, contact: keralatribes@gmail.com, phone: 0471 230 2990. To apply, visit: https://ksum.in/eoi_st_edp

Last date of applications is May 28.

KSUM is the nodal agency of the Kerala Government for entrepreneurship development and incubation activities in the state.

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