Maharashtra Grand Challenge (Fisheries edition)

This scheme is closed: Application form linked from msins.in says it is closed for responses. Check the official page for any reopening.

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

Prize up to INR 5 lakh plus pilot funding up to INR 15 lakh per problem statement

Funding available

Innovation-in-governance challenge by MSInS; the current edition with the Fisheries Department seeks solutions for fish-pond automation, with a prize and a follow-on pilot grant.

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals, teams, companies, non-profits, academic institutions and agencies, domestic or foreign.

What You Get

Prize money
Pilot grant for deployment

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Apply on the official government portal

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS), Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Government of Maharashtra
Ministry / Dept: State
Level: Maharashtra
Status: Check official site

Startup Stage

ValidationEarly Revenue

Target Sectors

FisheriesAgritech