CIMSME Fintech Challenge to empower Startups and MSMEs 2026

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About CIMSME Fintech Challenge to empower Startups and MSMEs

To discover, develop and scale innovative Fintech Solution that empower Startups and MSMEs in getting timely and adequate finance from formal sector with preparation of Bankable Business Project Report and Financial Projections.  

• Sponsor Organisation: Chamber of Indian Micro Small & Medium Enterprises

Benefits of CIMSME Fintech Challenge to empower Startups and MSMEs

• Incubation & Mentorship: Top 25 applications receive support to refine and scale their fintech solutions.

• Marketing Assistance: Help with promoting products for the top 25 selected entries.

• Podcast Feature: 5 selected startups will be featured on the “MSME Helpline” YouTube channel, which boasts over 10 lakh subscribers and 4.6 crore views.

• IPR Support: Intellectual Property Rights assistance for up to 100 startups/MSMEs to protect and manage their innovations

CIMSME Fintech Challenge to empower Startups and MSMEs Requirements

• All Startups having valid DPIIT registration certificate and MSMEs having valid Udyam Registration Certificate

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

28 February, 2026

Scholarship Application Portal

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