HP Quality Certification Reimbursement — 50% Back, Up to ₹7L — Frequently Asked Questions

It reimburses 50% of the expense you incurred on quality certification, with a maximum of ₹7 lakh per enterprise. So if your certification cost is below ₹14 lakh, you receive half of the actual amount; above that, the payout stops at ₹7 lakh.

Enterprises working in IT (Information Technology), ITeS (Information Technology Enabled Services) or ESDM (Electronics System Design and Manufacturing) are covered. Your business also has to be based in Himachal Pradesh and operating there, and the certification expense must have genuinely been incurred.

There isn't one. The scheme runs on a rolling, always-open basis, so you can submit a claim whenever your certification is complete and your supporting documents are in order.

No. This is a subsidy in the form of a reimbursement, so no equity, stake or ownership is taken and nothing has to be paid back.

Yes, in principle. The scheme is open to enterprises in the three listed sectors, and a startup that is formally incorporated and operating within Himachal Pradesh can generally apply as long as it satisfies the specific criteria set out in the detailed policy document.

The programme is meant for quality certifications relevant to the IT, ITeS and ESDM sectors — the kind that lift product quality, process efficiency and overall business standards. The specific list of eligible certifications is set out in the policy guidelines, so check those before committing to a certification you intend to claim for.

No minimum is stated. The scheme simply pays 50% of the actual expense incurred for an eligible quality certification, subject to the ₹7 lakh ceiling per enterprise.

The policy is written as ₹7 lakh "per enterprise", which normally points to a single benefit covering a certification or a set of certifications up to that limit. For clarity on claiming again, or on claiming for different certifications over time, consult the detailed policy guidelines.

Applicants are generally expected to provide proof of incorporation, the quality certification obtained, original invoices and payment receipts for the certification process, financial statements, and Udyam registration where applicable, along with the prescribed application form specified by the Department of IT, Himachal Pradesh.

The scheme text does not explicitly state an MSME registration requirement. That said, Udyam registration is commonly expected under state government incentive schemes, so it is worth confirming the current position in the detailed policy guidelines before you apply.

A claim is submitted to the designated department under the Government of Himachal Pradesh, likely the Department of IT or its nodal agency, using the prescribed application form from the IT, ITeS, ESDM Policy 2019 or its associated guidelines. Online services for the state's emerging Himachal portal are available at https://emerginghimachal.hp.gov.in/online-services. Submit within the timeframe specified from incurring the expense or obtaining the certification.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for HP Quality Certification Reimbursement — 50% Back, Up to ₹7L, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

HP Quality Certification Reimbursement — 50% Back, Up to ₹7L is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

HP Quality Certification Reimbursement — 50% Back, Up to ₹7L is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal), 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.