Maharashtra R&D Innovation Subsidy — ₹10 Cr for DSIR-Recognised Units — Frequently Asked Questions

The subsidy covers up to 50% of your R&D costs, and the maximum you can receive is ₹10 crore. The policy refers to "R&D costs" generally; direct costs such as personnel, materials, equipment usage and contracted research are the typical heads, as defined and approved under the DSIR framework and the policy guidelines.

Only service sector units in Maharashtra that are classified as Mega or Ultra-Mega under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025, and only if they hold DSIR recognition. Smaller units and units outside the service sector fall outside the scope of this incentive.

Yes. Eligibility is explicitly limited to service sector R&D units recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). That recognition is what validates a unit's R&D capability and effort, and it is a prerequisite for the application.

Yes. Your unit must invest at least 2% of its total annual turnover in R&D to be eligible. Meeting the size category and DSIR recognition alone is not enough if this spending threshold is not crossed.

No. This is a subsidy, so the amount is non-repayable and the government takes no equity, stake or shareholding in return. Your ownership structure stays exactly as it is.

There is no closing date. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so the scheme stays open through the year and you can apply whenever your unit is ready.

It is released in ten equal instalments rather than as one lump sum. That structured disbursement keeps cash flow steady across the life of the project and helps the unit manage its R&D budget and maintain continuity.

Prepare proof of DSIR recognition, financial statements, R&D expenditure reports, company registration details, and a detailed proposal covering the R&D activities you are claiming for. These are the documents typically required for verification.

You submit the application through the designated Government of Maharashtra portal — the MAITRI portal is the likely route, accessible at https://maitri.maharashtra.gov.in/login — attaching the form along with all supporting documents. It is advisable to consult the full policy document for the precise forms and instructions before you begin.

These are classifications used in the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy. They refer to large-scale industrial or service units that meet the policy's specific criteria on investment, turnover and employment. The definitions exist so that an incentive of this size reaches significant players in the service sector, and the policy document carries the exact thresholds.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Maharashtra R&D Innovation Subsidy — ₹10 Cr for DSIR-Recognised Units, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Maharashtra R&D Innovation Subsidy — ₹10 Cr for DSIR-Recognised Units is offered by Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, 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.