Technology Acquisition Assistance — Up to ₹5L for Rajasthan MSEs

Rajasthan's Technology Acquisition Assistance scheme is a state subsidy window for micro and small manufacturers who want to upgrade the machinery, software or technical know-how their shop floor runs on. It sits under the Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024 and is administered by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan.

The support arrives as a single reimbursement payment rather than upfront cash. A unit buys the technology or software first, puts it into use, and then claims back as much as half of what it spent, subject to a ceiling of ₹5,00,000 per unit.

The purpose behind the scheme is measurable modernisation of small industry — faster output, shorter cycle times, fewer rejected pieces and less waste — so that smaller units in the state can compete more effectively and adopt new technology with less financial strain.

Implementation is handled on the ground by District Industries & Commerce Centres (DICCs), while the Office of the Commissioner, Industries & Commerce supervises the scheme at state level. The scheme stays in force until 31 March 2029.

• Up to ₹5,00,000 as a one-time reimbursement, capped at 50% of the acquisition cost
• Open to Micro and Small Enterprises across Rajasthan with Udyam Registration
• Must fund technology or software tied to production or manufacturing
• Performance gain certified by a Chartered Engineer is mandatory
• Technology can come from IISc, IITs, NITs, NIDs, CSIR or other government-approved institutions
• Rolling applications; scheme runs until 31 March 2029

Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) operating anywhere in Rajasthan may apply, and the unit must hold a valid Udyam Registration Certificate.

• The technology or software being acquired must relate to the applicant's own production or manufacturing process.
• The acquisition has to deliver a demonstrable performance gain, backed by a Chartered Engineer's certificate.
• The enterprise must be in commercial production at the point when funds are disbursed.
• Where a unit buys several machines, only one machine of a similar nature can be claimed.
• Since this works as reimbursement, the technology must already have been acquired and deployed before the application is filed.

Technology Acquisition Assistance — Up to ₹5L for Rajasthan MSEs is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Technology Acquisition Assistance — Up to ₹5L for Rajasthan MSEs 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.

Approved units receive a one-time reimbursement of up to ₹5,00,000, and the payout can cover as much as 50% of the amount spent on acquiring technology or software.

The expenditure must be for technology connected directly to production or manufacturing. Eligible items include drawings, designs, plant, machinery and software.

Technology sourced from premier national institutes — IISc, IITs, NITs, NIDs and CSIR — or from other government-approved institutions qualifies under the scheme.

The assistance is meant to improve efficiency, modernisation and competitiveness, and every claim must be tied to a performance improvement that a Chartered Engineer has certified.

Technology Acquisition Assistance — Up to ₹5L for Rajasthan MSEs is offered by Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.

Each application is first taken up by the General Manager, District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC). That scrutiny includes verifying the Chartered Engineer's certificate which sets out the performance improvement claimed by the unit.

The file then moves to the District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) for a decision on approval and sanction.

The committee may clear the application fully, clear it partially, or reject it. The State Government reserves the same right to approve, partially approve or reject any application.

Once a positive decision is taken, an approval letter is issued to the applicant and the funds are credited to the applicant's registered bank account.

Before you apply to Technology Acquisition Assistance — Up to ₹5L for Rajasthan MSEs, keep the following documents ready:

• 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.

Technology Acquisition Assistance — Up to ₹5L for Rajasthan MSEs is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹5L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.