Startup subsidies & reimbursements in India

Trademark Reimbursement Scheme

Goa Startup Mission offers up to ₹25,000 reimbursement for 50% of trademark registration costs for Goa-certified startups.

Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs

A scheme by MeitY and DoT to reimburse up to 75% of telecom equipment testing and certification charges for DPIIT-recognized Start-ups and MSME-registered Micro & Small Enterprises, capped at ₹50 lakh.

Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme

Reimburses operating expenses like internet, software, cloud services, and lease rentals for Goa startups in private premises, up to ₹10L over two years.

MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture

35%–55% subsidies for polyhouses, cold chain and horticulture infrastructure

MP Industrial Promotion Policy (2025) — Incentives

MP Industrial Promotion Policy (2025) — Incentives: 15%–40% capital subsidy + interest subsidy + electricity duty exemption for MSMEs in backward areas of Madhya Pradesh.

PMEGP — Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme

15%–35% margin-money subsidy for new micro-enterprises via KVIC

ACABC — Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres

44%–50% subsidy on loans for agriculture graduates setting up agri-clinics and agri-business centres

Karnataka Industrial Policy (2020–25) — MSME & Large Incentives

Karnataka: 10%–30% investment subsidy + stamp duty and electricity duty exemption for MSMEs

State Tourism Policy Incentives

State-level capital subsidies and interest subvention for tourism and hospitality businesses

IPR Reimbursement Scheme

Goa Startup Mission (SITPC) reimburses Goa startups for national and international intellectual property registration costs, up to ₹5 lakh.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana — MNRE Rooftop Solar

Central subsidy and net-metering for rooftop solar on residential and MSME premises

Salary Reimbursement Scheme

Scheme for Patent Filing under Virtual Innovation Register (VIR)

Goa State Innovation Council provides a subsidy of up to INR 10,000 to cover provisional patent filing fees for innovators, students, and startups registered under its Virtual Innovation Register (VIR).

Udyogini Scheme — Karnataka Women Entrepreneur Loan & Subsidy

30%–50% subsidy on loans up to ₹3 lakh for women micro-entrepreneurs in Karnataka

Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of up to ₹1,00,000 (or 80%) on Performance Bank Guarantee charges for SC/ST-owned MSEs participating in government tenders.

Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% or up to ₹20,000 of the annual membership fee for Export Promotion Councils (EPC) for SC/ST-owned MSEs.

Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% of testing fees, up to ₹1,00,000, for SC/ST-owned MSEs to avail services from NABL/BIS accredited labs.

Bank Loan Processing Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% of bank loan processing charges, up to ₹1,00,000, for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs.

Reimbursement of membership in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals

Reimburses up to 80% (max ₹25,000) of annual membership fees for SC/ST-owned MSEs on government e-commerce portals.

Punjab Startup Policy: Interest Subsidy Scheme

Annual interest subsidy up to ₹5 Lakh for DPIIT-recognized Punjab startups on business loans.

Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Patent Cost Reimbursement Scheme

100% reimbursement of patent filing costs for DPIIT-recognized Haryana startups.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Investment-Linked Assistance

Government top-up for SEBI/RBI-recognized investments, up to ₹15 Lakh per instance, with women-led bonus.

Jharkhand Startup Policy - Rental Assistance for Startups

50% reimbursement for office rent in Jharkhand STPIs, SEZs, or IT Parks for eligible startups.

Marketing Incentives: Karnataka Startup Policy (International Marketing Reimbursement)

Karnataka startups get up to ₹5 lakh reimbursement for international marketing; women founders preferred.