Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Lease Rental Subsidy for Startups
Lease rental reimbursement for DPIIT-recognized startups in Haryana, with enhanced support for women-led ventures.
- Funding amount
- ₹5L (grant)
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Haryana (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Idea · Product
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- DPIIT recognition
- Required — the startup must hold DPIIT (Startup India) recognition
Overview
The Haryana Startup Policy 2022, a key initiative by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Haryana, aims to foster a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem within the state. Implemented by Startup Haryana, this program provides a significant Lease Rental Subsidy designed to alleviate operational costs for emerging businesses. The policy reflects the Haryana government's commitment to promoting innovation, creating employment opportunities, and diversifying the state's economy.
This subsidy specifically targets DPIIT-recognized startups operating in Haryana by offering financial reimbursement for lease rentals paid on their office, co-working, or incubation spaces. This directly addresses one of the most substantial fixed expenses for early-stage companies. The standard support covers 30% of the lease rental, with an annual maximum cap of ₹5,00,000. A crucial aspect of the policy is its focus on gender inclusivity, providing an enhanced subsidy rate of 45% of the lease rental for majority women-owned startups, where women founders or directors collectively hold over 50% equity. This enhanced support encourages and empowers women entrepreneurs.
The financial assistance is structured to offer sustained relief for a period of up to three years. This long-term support enables nascent companies to strategically allocate their vital capital and resources towards critical areas such as research and development, market expansion, talent acquisition, and scaling operations, rather than being disproportionately burdened by property-related expenses. The reimbursement mechanism ensures direct financial offset, contributing to the stability and growth potential of promising startups.
Highlights
- Annual lease rental subsidy up to ₹5,00,000 for Haryana-based startups.
- Support for DPIIT-recognized startups for up to three years.
- Enhanced 45% subsidy rate for majority women-owned startups.
- Covers office, co-working, or incubation space lease rentals.
- Application process is rolling and always open.
- Aims to reduce operational costs and free up capital for growth.
Who can apply
To qualify for the Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Lease Rental Subsidy, applicants must fulfill specific criteria tailored to ensure the benefits reach genuine and impactful startups operating within Haryana. These conditions align with the policy's goal of supporting DPIIT-recognized entities that are legally established and innovatively contributing to the state's economy.
- The startup must hold valid recognition from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
- The startup must be registered and operating within Haryana.
- The applicant must have secured an office, incubation, or co-working space on lease in Haryana.
- The lease agreement for the commercial space must be formally registered in the startup's name.
- For startups seeking the enhanced 45% subsidy rate, women founder(s) or director(s) must collectively hold more than 50% of the equity.
- The startup must not currently be receiving a similar financial benefit from any other state government scheme.
Deadline & timing
Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Lease Rental Subsidy for Startups 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.
What the funding covers
This program offers financial reimbursement for lease rentals on office, co-working, or incubation spaces for DPIIT-recognized startups based in Haryana. The standard benefit covers 30% of the lease rental, up to a maximum of ₹5,00,000 annually. This support is available for a duration of up to three years.
For startups where women founders or directors hold over 50% equity, an enhanced subsidy rate of 45% of the lease rental is provided, also capped at ₹5,00,000 annually. The primary goal of this financial assistance is to significantly reduce the operational burden on early-stage companies, thereby freeing up crucial capital. This liberated capital can then be strategically redirected towards essential activities such as research and development, market expansion, talent acquisition, and overall business growth, fostering greater financial stability and longevity for the recipient startups.
About the provider
Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Lease Rental Subsidy for Startups is offered by Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Haryana, a government body. As a government-backed grant, 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.
How to apply
How to apply, step by step →Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Lease Rental Subsidy for Startups, keep these documents ready — note the program-specific requirements at the top:
- DPIIT (Startup India) recognition certificate — mandatory for this program
- Certificate of incorporation showing your startup is registered as private limited and llp
- 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.
Who this is best for
Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Lease Rental Subsidy for Startups is best suited for idea, product and revenue-stage startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹5L. Because DPIIT recognition is mandatory, it is aimed at startups already registered under Startup India. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Lease Rental Subsidy?
This program, part of the Haryana Startup Policy 2022, offers financial reimbursement for lease rentals on office, co-working, or incubation spaces to eligible DPIIT-recognized startups operating in Haryana. It aims to reduce operational costs for new businesses.
Who is the provider of this lease rental subsidy?
The Lease Rental Subsidy is provided by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Haryana, as a key initiative under the Haryana Startup Policy 2022.
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