Startup Subsidies & Reimbursements in India

One-time 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 50 lakh for entrepreneurs setting up indigenous horse, donkey or camel breeder farms.

The Market Support Scheme provides eligible IT units in Goa with a reimbursement of 50% of exhibition rental costs for participating in national or international exhibitions.

A centrally sponsored scheme offering subsidies for establishing 20-ton capacity ice plants or cold storage units in Haryana to enhance fish preservation and cold chain infrastructure.

A scheme by Puducherry's Department of Industries and Commerce to support artisans and MSMEs by covering travel and daily expenses for participating in market promotion events and trade fairs in India and abroad.

Capital subsidy of 15% on fixed capital investment, up to ₹45 lakh, for new or expanding MSMEs in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

The Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers provides Market Development Assistance of ₹1,500 per Metric Tonne for entities selling specific organic fertilizers under the GOBARDhan initiative.

Gujarat's 'Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation' offers an additional 1% interest subsidy (up to 9% total) on term loans for MSMEs to eligible startups with innovative ideas.

Rebates on handicraft retail sales for cooperatives, apex societies and women-led groups in Gujarat, with extra rebates during festivals.

Concession of up to 75% on the rate or premium of industrial land or sheds in Himachal Pradesh for MSMEs, Large and Anchor Enterprises, varying by area category.

Claim reimbursement of Net SGST paid for eligible enterprises in Himachal Pradesh for up to 7 years, capped at a percentage of Fixed Capital Investment.

Exemption from priority and road width charges for land allotment by MIDC and MITL for eligible Priority Sector projects under Maharashtra's Industry Policy 2025.

An incentive scheme by the Government of Himachal Pradesh offering INR 1000 per month to enterprises for each additional Bonafide Himachali employed over a base of 50, for ten years.

An incentive from the Government of Himachal Pradesh providing exemptions on stamp duty and registration fees for eligible MSMEs, Large Enterprises, and Anchor Enterprises operating within the state.

A scheme by the Government of Maharashtra offering full reimbursement of green building certification fees to early adopter MSMEs.

Eligible MSME units in Maharashtra can claim a 100% Investment Promotion Subsidy on Gross SGST payable on the first sale of eligible products billed and delivered in the state.

Uttar Pradesh reimburses 100% of the employer's EPF share for new Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises for five years from the start of production.

New and eligible MSME units in specified regions of Maharashtra get an electricity duty exemption for the length of their incentive period.

Startups can receive reimbursement for costs incurred in obtaining quality certifications and filing patents under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy, up to ₹1.375 crore.

Uttar Pradesh startups registered under StartinUP get their employer's PF and ESI contributions reimbursed for three years.

A subsidy scheme offering 100% reimbursement of net SGST paid for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Andhra Pradesh, with annual and overall caps, disbursed over five years.

New textile and garmenting units in Uttar Pradesh pay no electricity duty for 10 years.

Andhra Pradesh MSMEs and other eligible entities get 100% reimbursement of the balance cost of quality certifications, under MEDP 4.0 and FPP 4.0.