Startup Grants & Funding for Travel & Hospitality Startups

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

Tourism projects and hotel units in West Bengal get a waiver of electricity duty for 5 years under this Department of Tourism sub-scheme.

Telangana: 15%–25% investment subsidy + power cost reimbursement + SGST refund for new manufacturing units

An incentive scheme by the Government of West Bengal providing a 60% subsidy on employers' contributions to ESI and EPF for employment generation in eligible tourism projects, valid for 5 to 10 years.

UP: 10%–25% capital subsidy + interest subsidy + stamp duty exemption for new MSMEs

This Gujarat government scheme offers 100% reimbursement of the employer's statutory EPF contribution for new employees to eligible Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, aimed at fostering growth and employment.

Gujarat reimburses 100% of annual CGTMSE service fees for Micro and Small Enterprises with collateral-free loans, for up to five years.

A 6% interest subsidy on bank loans up to ₹5 lakh for Scheduled Tribe individuals in tribal areas of Gujarat who start self-employment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

For new MSMEs: 100% electricity duty exemption for 5 to 10 years, depending on category and sector.

Provides highly concessional lease rent of ₹1 per acre per year for Scheduled Caste/Tribe entrepreneurs allotting land in industrial areas in Chhattisgarh.