Maharashtra’s Startup Policy 2025 | 09 Sep 2025

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The Maharashtra government has launched the Startup, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy 2025, aiming to foster a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

  • The policy's goal is to nurture 1.3 lakh entrepreneurs and recognize up to 50,000 startups within the next five years. 

Maharashtra’s Startup Policy 2025

Key Features of Maharashtra’s Startup Policy 2025

  • Innovation City Development:
    • A 300-acre Innovation City will be established to provide a collaborative space for startups, corporations, investors, and academia.
    • The city will act as a hub for cutting-edge research, fostering innovation through collective efforts from industry experts, researchers, and startups.
  • CM Maha Fund:
    • The state government will launch the CM Maha Fund with an allocated corpus of Rs 500 crore over five years, aimed at supporting grassroots entrepreneurship.
    • A target of creating 25,000 successful entrepreneurs/innovators has been set, with loans ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh being offered in collaboration with financial institutions.
  • Venture Funds:
    • The government will establish a venture fund dedicated to supporting deep-tech startups and women-led businesses that focus on innovative and scalable solutions.
    • This sector-agnostic fund aims to empower startups that create high-impact innovations and foster sustainable employment.
  • Loan Assistance:
    • A partnership with financial institutions will be established to support startups with loans against confirmed work orders from reliable clients such as government bodies and large corporations.
    • This initiative is designed to resolve cash flow issues and help startups scale their operations while enhancing their credibility in the market.
  • Incubation Support:
    • The policy also focuses on strengthening incubation centers across the state, offering funding assistance of up to Rs 5 crore per center.
    • A dedicated capacity-building program will be launched to enhance the capabilities of these centers, fostering a strong regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.