{"id":4570,"date":"2025-06-30T10:50:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/?p=4570"},"modified":"2025-06-30T10:50:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:50:48","slug":"razorpay-partners-with-meity-startup-hub-to-power-the-next-wave-of-indias-deep-tech-emerging-tech-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/razorpay-partners-with-meity-startup-hub-to-power-the-next-wave-of-indias-deep-tech-emerging-tech-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"Razorpay Partners with MeitY Startup Hub to Power the Next Wave of India\u2019s Deep Tech &#038; Emerging Tech Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All startups associated with MSH will gain access to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/rize\/company-registration\/campaign?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=RRize-RPPerf-GSearch-Prospect-AllDevices-WebsiteTraffic-NB-Registration-020823-Clicks-India_Brand&amp;utm_adgroup=Rize-Registration-brand-Exact&amp;utm_content=rize-registration-brand&amp;utm_term=razorpay%20rize&amp;utm_gclid=&amp;utm_campaignID=&amp;utm_adgroupID=&amp;utm_adID=&amp;utm_network=&amp;utm_device=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21531416059&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADdXWPqErbRevUEEcL9Oc3kGF8C5L&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwoZbBBhDCARIsAOqMEZUoceCFcxYRDUNXNmI7xK3_2JoWD96C7dXoVmJhJrWTesEzW0Wt04gaAqtMEALw_wcB\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Razorpay Rize<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; benefit from the Incorporation Service, support for YCombinator applications, and Mentorship &amp; Support from Razorpay Leadership &amp; Infrastructure, among others.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>INDIA, Bengaluru, 20th May 2025: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In its commitment to support India\u2019s startup ecosystem<\/span><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/\"><b>Razorpay<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s Leading Full-Stack Payments and Banking Platform for Businesses,<\/span><b> announces a partnership with the MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), an initiative under the<\/b> <b>Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this partnership, Razorpay and MSH, together, <\/span><\/i><b><i>aim to empower the next wave of deep tech and emerging tech startups <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by providing them access to advanced fintech infrastructure, tailored mentorship, product credits, and an innovation-first ecosystem.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSH, a key pillar of India\u2019s tech-forward vision, unites incubation centers, Centres of Excellence, and strategic stakeholders to accelerate the growth of high-impact, tech-driven startups. As India crosses the milestone of over 159,000 DPIIT-recognised startups and 1.6 million jobs created, MSH continues to drive this momentum, especially across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, by enabling startups to access mentorship, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compliance support, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scale sustainably, and build for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This partnership is <\/span><b>designed to support startups building transformative technologies in areas like AI, blockchain, robotics, IoT, and beyond <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; providing them the tools, networks, and backing to solve for India, and scale for the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Under this partnership, all startups associated with MSH will gain access to<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/rize\/company-registration\/campaign?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=RRize-RPPerf-GSearch-Prospect-AllDevices-WebsiteTraffic-NB-Registration-020823-Clicks-India_Brand&amp;utm_adgroup=Rize-Registration-brand-Exact&amp;utm_content=rize-registration-brand&amp;utm_term=razorpay%20rize&amp;utm_gclid=&amp;utm_campaignID=&amp;utm_adgroupID=&amp;utm_adID=&amp;utm_network=&amp;utm_device=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21531416059&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADdXWPqErbRevUEEcL9Oc3kGF8C5L&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwoZbBBhDCARIsAOqMEZUoceCFcxYRDUNXNmI7xK3_2JoWD96C7dXoVmJhJrWTesEzW0Wt04gaAqtMEALw_wcB\"><b>Razorpay Rize<\/b><\/a><b>, the company\u2019s flagship initiative dedicated to empowering early-stage startups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through Rize,<\/span><b> Startup Founders will<\/b> <b>benefit from a seamless company incorporation experience, with priority support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for registering as a Private Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), or One Person Company (OPC).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They will also gain access to a suite of founder-first resources designed to help formalize and grow their ventures with ease and efficiency. This includes <\/span><b>support for Y Combinator applications, expert-led pitch deck reviews, comprehensive founder toolkits, and a dedicated content hub<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every quarter, a cohort of startups, shortlisted by Rize, will also gain <\/span><b>access to the exclusive Razorpay Rize Community<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with curated peer networks, mentorship with experts from Razorpay and the ecosystem, a verified founder directory, and invitation-only masterclasses focused on navigating the early stages of building and scaling a startup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To further support operational readiness, startups will also receive <\/span><b>exclusive credits across Razorpay\u2019s product suite<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>including its payment gateway, business banking platform, and payroll management solution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, providing them with the financial infrastructure to scale from day one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building on these offerings, the partnership will further equip MSH-associated startups with<\/span><b> exclusive access<\/b> <b>to<\/b> <b>knowledge sessions from entrepreneurs<\/b> <b>who&#8217;ve navigated the real challenges of building businesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These sessions will cover practical, high-impact topics such as marketing, accounting, and product development, curated and delivered by seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Shri Panneerselvam Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), said,<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;As India advances toward becoming a global innovation powerhouse, it is critical that our startups grow with both agility and integrity. Our partnership with Razorpay will play a pivotal role in shaping this journey by empowering founders, <\/span><\/i><b><i>especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, where access to capital, mentorship, and digital infrastructure is rapidly evolving, to build with speed and confidence. <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peer learning and shared networks remain powerful enablers in navigating today\u2019s complex innovation landscape. As MeitY Startup Hub pivots to become custodians of Deeptech, creators of capacity in emerging regions, and drivers of inclusive tech, partnerships like these will amplify our vision and accelerate impact-ensuring that startups scale not just fast, but with clarity, purpose, and resilience.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Commenting on the partnership, Arif Khan, Chief Innovation Officer at Razorpay, said,<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMost transformative ideas often begin in unlikely places, with a lone founder solving a real problem, fueled by belief more than resources. <\/span><\/i><b><i>But turning belief into a business takes more than just passion; it needs the right infrastructure, the wisdom of those who\u2019ve walked the path, and a community that has your back. <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we want to build for the next billion, we must empower the next million builders. This partnership with MeitY Startup Hub is about doing just that, giving early-stage founders the tools, authentic mentorship from those who&#8217;ve been there, and confidence to build boldly. Whether it\u2019s the dreamer sketching wireframes at 2 AM or the doer pitching with a shaky voice and a solid vision, we\u2019re here to help them scale with purpose, not alone, but supported at every step.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>This partnership is part of Razorpay\u2019s broader effort to<\/b> <b>support entrepreneurs across India, across urban hubs and emerging cities.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beyond MeitY Startup Hub, Razorpay has <\/span><b>partnered with state governments like Rajasthan, Assam, and Kerala<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to deliver region-specific programs tailored to local startup needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Razorpay\u2019s approach to startup enablement is rooted in consistency and purpose. From founder-first products that streamline money movement and compliance, to programs like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rize<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venture Investment Program<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and campaigns such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagined Through AI<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Next Big Thing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the company continues to invest in the people behind the businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All startups associated with MSH will gain access to Razorpay Rize &#8211; benefit from the Incorporation Service, support for YCombinator applications, and Mentorship &amp; Support from Razorpay Leadership &amp; Infrastructure, among others.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 INDIA, Bengaluru, 20th May 2025: In its commitment to support India\u2019s startup ecosystem, Razorpay, India\u2019s Leading Full-Stack Payments and Banking Platform for Businesses,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":4571,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[33,197,196,195],"class_list":{"0":"post-4570","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-corporate","8":"tag-razorpay","9":"tag-razorpay-meity-partnership","10":"tag-razorpay-meity-startup-hub","11":"tag-razorpay-meity-startup-hub-partnership"},"modified_by":"Anu Saraswat","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4570"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4572,"href":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4570\/revisions\/4572"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4571"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}