Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Patent Cost Reimbursement Scheme — Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Patent Cost Reimbursement Scheme, applicants must fulfill several specific criteria designed to ensure the benefits reach genuine and impactful startups within Haryana.

• The startup must possess valid recognition from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India. This is a fundamental requirement for accessing numerous government-backed startup benefits, indicating the startup's innovative character and growth potential.
• Applicants must be formally registered and actively conducting their primary business operations within the state of Haryana. This ensures the scheme directly contributes to local economic development and job creation within the state.
• The patent application must be filed directly in the legal name of the startup entity, not in the names of individual founders, ensuring the intellectual property is owned by the company.
• Comprehensive proof of patent filing, including application numbers and dates, along with corresponding payment receipts for all incurred expenses, must be submitted. These documents are vital for verifying eligibility and calculating the reimbursement amount.
• The scheme specifically applies to product patents, process patents, and design registrations. Applicants must ensure their intellectual property falls within these defined categories to qualify for reimbursement.
• The program is open to startups across all stages, including idea, product, revenue, and profitable stages.
• Eligible entity types include Private Limited Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), and Partnerships.

Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Patent Cost Reimbursement Scheme is open to startups at the idea, product, revenue and profitable stage. The programme is targeted at startups registered in Haryana. Applicants should be registered as private limited, llp and partnership. Applicants must hold DPIIT (Startup India) recognition.