Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme

The Goa Startup Mission runs this scheme to help startups that operate from privately owned or rented premises rather than government facilities. It reimburses costs for internet connectivity, software license fees, cloud services, and, for eligible local startups, lease rentals. This is a rolling, always-open application with an annual cap on the number of beneficiaries.

• Reimbursement up to ₹10 lakh over 2 years
• Covers internet, software, cloud services, and lease rentals
• Only for startups not using government co-working spaces/incubators
• Rolling applications – always open
• Annual cap: 20 startups for general expenses, 25 for lease rental subsidy

Startups must be certified by the Startup IT Promotion Cell (SITPC) and hold a valid startup certificate. They cannot use any government-provided co-working spaces, incubators, or accelerators. Directors' bank accounts must be Aadhaar-linked. For the lease rental subsidy, the startup must qualify as a 'Local start-up' (at least 50% equity held by Goans since inception). Only expenditures incurred after the Goa Start-up Policy 2021 notification, within the policy's validity, and paid digitally are considered.

Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

The scheme reimburses operating expenses up to ₹10 lakh over two years. Internet, software, and cloud costs are reimbursed up to ₹1 lakh per quarter for one year. 'Local start-ups' in rented premises can also claim lease rental subsidy up to ₹20 per sq ft per month (capped at ₹3 lakh per year) for up to two years. A startup can only avail benefits under one category at a time.

Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme is offered by Goa Startup Mission, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Applications are reviewed by the Startup IT Promotion Cell (SITPC), which has the sole right to accept or reject applications. Annual caps apply: 20 startups for general operating expenses and 25 startups for the lease rental subsidy for 'Local start-ups'.

Before you apply to Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹10L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.