Chhattisgarh Technical Patent Subsidy — Up to ₹20L for Registered Patents — Frequently Asked Questions

The scheme reimburses 50% of the money spent on obtaining a patent that has been successfully registered and sanctioned, and no claim can exceed ₹20 Lakh. The reimbursement is calculated on the documented expenses you incurred in obtaining the patent.

Neither. It is a subsidy paid out as a reimbursement, so the amount does not have to be returned and no equity is taken in your business in exchange. You fund the patent process first and receive the eligible share back once your documents have been verified.

Enterprises that have obtained a patent based on their own original work or research, where that patent has been successfully registered and sanctioned. No sector restrictions are listed, so the deciding factors are the originality of the work and the registration status of the patent.

Yes. Only patents that are already successfully registered and sanctioned qualify for this reimbursement. A filing that is still under examination is not covered by the scheme.

The policy does not specify any industry restrictions. The subsidy is broadly open to enterprises across sectors, as long as they have carried out original research or work and hold a registered, sanctioned patent.

You will need proof that the patent has been registered, detailed invoices and payment receipts covering every expense you are claiming, and your enterprise's registration documents. The detailed guidelines under the Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 set out the full documentation requirements.

Claims sit within the framework of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30. Begin by reading the policy, particularly Section 10, to understand what is required. Then prepare and submit the application form with all supporting documents to the designated authority under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Department. The scheme's listed application link points to Chhattisgarh's single window portal at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/, and the detailed policy guidelines spell out the submission details.

There is no fixed deadline. The scheme operates on a rolling, always-open basis, so applications can be submitted whenever a patent has been registered and sanctioned and the expense records are ready to be filed.

The eligibility conditions described for this scheme do not include DPIIT recognition or MSME registration. What the scheme asks for is a patent obtained through the enterprise's own original research that has been successfully registered and sanctioned, along with proof of the expenses incurred.

The policy addresses "enterprises", which in practice covers legally registered business structures such as private limited companies, LLPs, one person companies, partnership firms and proprietorships. The scheme is framed broadly to support businesses generally.

Chhattisgarh Technical Patent Subsidy — Up to ₹20L for Registered Patents is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.