Salary Reimbursement Scheme
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Goa Startup Mission is the State's nodal agency for startup promotion, operating through the Start-up Information Technology Promotion Cell (SITPC) under the Department of IT, Electronics & Communications, Government of Goa. It implements the Goa Startup Policy and manages a…
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Upon receipt of a complete application, the SPC (Start-up Promotion Cell) will thoroughly inspect and verify its contents. Based on the provided documents, SPC will scrutinize and perform necessary due diligence on the expenses incurred. Following this evaluation, the SPC will recommend the application for the sanction of reimbursement of the costs. Approval or rejection of the application will be notified within 45 days from the date of its receipt by the SPC.
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Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
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The maximum reimbursement cap for startups hiring local talent is Rs 10,000 per month per recruit.
A startup can claim the salary of a maximum of 25 people per month for a period of 3 years.
No, reimbursement under clause 3.1 is applicable only for IT professionals' salaries.
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Goa Government scheme to reimburse up to 50% of fresher salaries (up to ₹10,000/month) or up to 25% of local workforce salaries (up to ₹25 lakh/year) for up to 3 years.
The "Salary Reimbursement Scheme" by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa (Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) / Goa Startup Mission), aims to bolster startup growth by incentivizing the hiring of local talent. Startups can reimburse 50% of fresher salaries (capped at ₹10,000 per month per recruit) or up to 25% of the local workforce salary (capped at ₹25 lakh per year) for up to 3 years. The process ensures prompt disbursement post SPC approval, emphasizing that benefits are discretionary, not entitlements.
What You Get
This scheme offers significant financial relief to Goa-based startups. For hiring local freshers, startups can get 50% of the salary reimbursed, capped at ₹10,000 per month per recruit. A startup can claim for a maximum of 25 people per month for 3 years. For startups with a workforce comprising 60% locals, up to 25% of the local workforce's salary will be reimbursed, subject to a cap of ₹25,00,000 (₹25 lakh) per year, for 3 years. This also covers a maximum of 25 people. Additionally, the program ensures prompt disbursement within 60 days of SPC approval.
Startups with 60% local workforce can claim up to 25% of the salary, subject to a cap of Rs 25,00,000 per year, for 3 years.
100 startups can avail benefits each year, selected by the SPC according to its guidelines.
The approved amount is disbursed within 60 days from the date of approval.
Startups certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) with a valid startup certificate number are eligible.
Employees should be hired for a minimum period of 12 months to be eligible.
Expenditure must be paid digitally and within the validity of the Goa Start-up Policy 2017 to be considered for reimbursements.
Both the bank accounts of employees and the directors of the company should be linked to Aadhaar.
Yes, the applicant can apply at any time after incurring relevant expenditure, bi-annually/annually.
The SPC notifies approval or rejection within 45 days from receipt of the application.
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