Chhattisgarh Technology Purchase Subsidy — 50% Up to ₹10L for Services MSMEs — Frequently Asked Questions

You receive 50% of what you paid for the technology, and the reimbursement cannot exceed ₹10 Lakh. That cap applies per claim, so the maximum benefit available under the scheme is ₹10 Lakh.

Micro, small and medium enterprises operating in the services sector. If your business is registered as an MSME and its activity falls under services, you meet the core eligibility test. The other condition concerns the purchase itself rather than the applicant.

The purchase must be made from the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) or another recognised Government research centre. Only technology sourced from that approved government research ecosystem qualifies for reimbursement.

No. This is a subsidy paid as a reimbursement, so it is completely non-dilutive — the government takes no stake and no shareholding changes hands. You retain full ownership of the business and of the technology you bought.

It is not a loan. The support is a non-repayable reimbursement: you spend on the technology first, submit proof of the purchase and payment, and the state refunds the eligible share. There is nothing to repay afterwards and no interest applies.

Expect to submit proof of MSME registration showing that your enterprise operates in the services sector, invoices or the purchase agreement for technology acquired from NRDC or another government research centre, and evidence that payment has been made. All of this goes in with a completed application form, and the paperwork needs to be accurate and complete for the review to proceed smoothly.

There is no fixed closing date. Applications run on a rolling basis, aligned with the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, so you can apply continuously for as long as the policy remains in force — typically once your technology purchase and payment are complete.

The application process sits within the framework of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30. You can apply online through the state portal at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/, and the prescribed application form is also obtainable from the relevant state industrial department or its designated agency. Fill in the details of your enterprise and the technology purchase, attach the supporting documents and submit.

A committee or a designated authority within the Chhattisgarh government's industrial department handles the review. They verify that you are an MSME, that you operate in the services sector, and that the technology purchase meets the specified criteria — including the source requirement. They also confirm that the documentation is complete and that the application complies with the policy guidelines.

Micro, small and medium enterprises all fall within the scheme's scope, provided they are in the services sector and the technology they purchase comes from an approved government research centre.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Chhattisgarh Technology Purchase Subsidy — 50% Up to ₹10L for Services MSMEs, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Chhattisgarh Technology Purchase Subsidy — 50% Up to ₹10L for Services MSMEs 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.