Selected after pitching in Patna, startups receive seed instalments, post-seed funding and patent support.
After in-person pitches at Vikas Bhawan in Patna from 20 to 25 May 2026, the Industries Department recommended ₹4.41 crore for 77 startups: 26 receive a first instalment of ₹4 lakh, 46 a second instalment of ₹6 lakh, four get ₹15 lakh in post-seed support and one has patent costs reimbursed.
Alongside funding, the programme offers mentoring, incubation and infrastructure support as part of the 'Bihar Hai Taiyar' campaign.
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