Assistance to Startups with Significant Social Impact (Gujarat) — ₹10L Grant — Frequently Asked Questions

The maximum assistance under this component is ₹10,00,000. It is paid as a grant for an innovative project that shows a significant positive impact on society, and the amount does not have to be repaid.

Any individual or group of individuals who has an innovative idea or concept can apply, as long as the application is recommended by a Nodal Institution approved under the scheme. You do not need to have incorporated a company to be considered.

It is sector-agnostic. Startups and innovators from any branch of science, technology, engineering, agriculture or healthcare, and from other sectors as well, are eligible to apply. There is no restricted list of industries.

It is a grant. The assistance is non-repayable, and no equity or ownership stake in your venture is taken in exchange.

No. This scheme is listed as rolling or always open, so applications are accepted round the year rather than against a single cut-off date. Do keep the scheme's operating window in mind: it was notified to run from 7 August 2020 to 6 August 2025.

Neither DPIIT recognition nor MSME registration appears among the eligibility conditions stated for this scheme. The requirement that is spelled out is a recommendation from an approved Nodal Institution. If you are also pursuing other state or central schemes, check their requirements separately, since those differ.

Yes. Startups that are already availing benefits under Gujarat's Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are eligible to apply for this assistance as well.

The funding is meant for innovative projects with a clear social impact, and it can go towards practical early-stage expenses such as prototype development, market validation, operational costs and building your initial team.

The process is entirely online. First, register on the official Startup Gujarat portal using your Email ID and verify your details. Next, fill in the Common Application Form covering your innovative idea, business plan, team details and financial projections. Then log in, complete every required field on your Dashboard profile, and click the Apply Now icon. Finally, choose "Assistance to Startups having a Significant Impact on Society" from the list of schemes, fill in the scheme-specific details and review everything carefully before submitting.

A selection committee reviews the proposals. It includes experts from the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, and may also include external subject-matter specialists or representatives of approved Nodal Institutions. The panel looks at how innovative the project is, the social impact it can create, its feasibility, its scalability and the team's capacity to execute. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for further discussions, a presentation or an interview before final selections are made.

Assistance to Startups with Significant Social Impact (Gujarat) — ₹10L Grant is offered by Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.