Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal)

A Himachal Pradesh state scheme offering various incentives, hand-holding, and support to startups and innovative projects to foster self-employment and industrial development in the state.

Reimbursement subsidy for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Himachal Pradesh, covering 50% of Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation costs, up to INR 1 lakh.

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.

Under Himachal Pradesh's Industrial Investment Policy 2019, MSME, Large and Anchor Enterprises can pay for land or industrial sheds in interest-free instalments, after 12% or 15% upfront.

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.

Eligible MSMEs and large enterprises in Category B and C industrial areas of Himachal Pradesh get a 100% exemption on Change in Land Use fees.

MSMEs and large enterprises in Category A, B or C areas get 3% interest subvention on term loans for 3 years.

Himachal Pradesh MSMEs get back 50% of inland carriage and transit insurance costs on plant and machinery, up to ₹3 lakh.

Reimbursement of transport costs for raw materials and finished products, for MSMEs, Large and Anchor Enterprises in Himachal Pradesh. Up to INR 10 lakhs a year in Category B areas.

A subsidy scheme by the Government of Himachal Pradesh providing reimbursement of 50% of expenses, up to ₹5 Lakhs, for MSMEs setting up in-house testing facilities.

This scheme provides MSMEs in Himachal Pradesh with a reimbursement of 25% on the expenditure incurred for purchasing Plant & Machinery to set up Effluent Treatment Plants and Rainwater Harvesting Systems, up to a maximum of INR 2 lakhs.

Reimbursement of 50% of power tariff paid for running Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) for MSMEs in Himachal Pradesh, up to INR 1 lakh per annum for 3 years.

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.

MSMEs in Himachal Pradesh can claim up to ₹10 lakh as reimbursement for 50% of expenses incurred on floating a Public Issue on NSE SME platform.

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.

The Government of Himachal Pradesh reimburses enterprises for patent filing: up to ₹10 lakh or 75% of the expenditure, whichever is lower.

Reimburses 50% of what enterprises in Himachal Pradesh spend on gas or solar power in the factory, for manufacturing or backup power, up to ₹3 lakh.

Reimbursement for costs incurred on shipment of export samples for Export Oriented Units in Himachal Pradesh, up to INR 1 lakh per enterprise.

Industrial consumers in Himachal Pradesh get an electricity duty concession for five years, 7% for Extra High Tension consumers, under the Industrial Investment Policy 2019.

Eligible enterprises in Himachal Pradesh receive a 15% concession on energy charges for a period of 3 years under the Industrial Investment Policy 2019.

Rebate of 33.33% on eligible capital spending, up to ₹75 lakh, for Food Processing Industries in Himachal Pradesh on technology up-gradation, establishment or modernization.

A financial rebate of 50%, with a maximum of ₹5 crore, for entities establishing cold chain infrastructure for non-horticulture products in Himachal Pradesh.

A 7% interest subvention for 7 years on loans for cold chain infrastructure for non-horticulture products in Himachal Pradesh.

A key initiative by the Himachal Pradesh State Food Mission, this rebate scheme offers substantial financial support, covering 75% of project costs up to INR 2.5 Crore, for entities establishing crucial primary processing or collection centers in the state's rural areas, fostering agricultural value chain development and local economies.

Provides a 75% rebate, up to INR 5 lakh, for entities modernizing meat shops in Himachal Pradesh to enhance hygiene and operational standards.

A financial incentive by the Government of Himachal Pradesh offering a 50% rebate, capped at ₹50 lakh, for entities procuring reefer vehicles under the State Food Mission.

Provides a 30% incentive on investment in plant and machinery, up to INR 5 crore, for eligible enterprises under the Industrial Development Scheme (IDS) in Himachal Pradesh.

Provides 100% reimbursement of insurance premiums for building and plant & machinery for eligible enterprises in Himachal Pradesh for 5 years.

This scheme offers a financial incentive of 50%-75% (up to ₹10 crore) to entities establishing or upgrading cold chain and value addition infrastructure under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana.

Lease rental subsidy for up to 5 years for IT, ITeS and ESDM enterprises and green data centres in Himachal Pradesh, with up to ₹20 lakh in the first year.

Capital subsidy of up to ₹1 crore for Fixed Capital Investment for IT, ITeS, ESDM Enterprises and Green Data Centres in Himachal Pradesh.

IT, ITeS, ESDM units and green data centres get 5% interest subvention on term loans for 5 years, up to ₹25 lakh a year.

Reimburses 100% of Net SGST paid for 7 years to IT, ITeS and ESDM enterprises in Himachal Pradesh, up to 100% of Fixed Capital Investment.

Enterprises in IT, ITeS, and ESDM sectors in Himachal Pradesh can claim 100% exemption on Stamp Duty and Registration fees under the IT, ITeS, ESDM Policy 2019.

Enterprises in IT, ITeS and ESDM sectors in Himachal Pradesh can claim a 100% exemption from the Change in Land Use fee under the state policy.

Reimbursement scheme for IT, ITeS, and ESDM enterprises to cover up to 75% of domestic and 100% of international patent filing costs.

Reimbursement of 50% of expenses up to INR 7 lakhs per enterprise for quality certification, for IT, ITeS and ESDM enterprises in Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Pradesh reimburses 50% of inland transit and insurance costs for plant and machinery, up to ₹7 lakh, for ESDM Enterprises and Green Data Centres under the IT, ITeS, ESDM Policy 2019.

Entities setting up a co-working space in Himachal Pradesh get 50% of project cost back, up to INR 20 lakhs, under the IT, ITeS, ESDM Policy 2019.

A government subsidy providing 5% of fixed capital investment, capped at ₹3 crore, for new or expanding tourism units in Himachal Pradesh.

Financial support for eligible tourism units in Himachal Pradesh for the construction or development of approach roads, with a maximum ceiling of INR 25 lakhs.

Financial support for eligible tourism units to construct or lay water pipelines, covering up to 15% of the total cost with a maximum ceiling of "₹50 lakh".

Himachal Pradesh reimburses 50% of stamp duty and registration fees for large tourism enterprises investing in Category 'A' areas.

Himachal Pradesh government scheme offering up to ₹1 lakh reimbursement for 90% of DPR preparation costs to eligible bonafide entrepreneurs.

Reimbursement of 70% on stamp duty and registration fees for eligible Himachal Bonafide Entrepreneurs investing in Category ‘A’ areas under the Tourism Policy 2019.

The Government of Himachal Pradesh reimburses 50% of staff training costs for registered tourism units, up to ₹50,000 per unit annually.

Get up to ₹5 lakh reimbursement for 75% of the cost of conducting an energy audit for your tourism unit in Himachal Pradesh.

Tourism Units in Himachal Pradesh can claim 25% reimbursement on space rent for national or international marketing events, up to ₹15,000 or ₹50,000, once a financial year.

Annual awards recognizing excellence in Himachal Pradesh's tourism sector with a cash prize of ₹1 lakh per category.

Lease rental subsidy for AYUSH enterprises in Himachal Pradesh for up to five years, up to ₹4.5 lakh in total, under the AYUSH Policy 2019.

AYUSH enterprises in Himachal Pradesh get a capital subsidy of 25% of fixed capital investment, up to ₹1 crore.

A scheme offering 4% interest subvention on term loans, with a maximum limit of ₹15 lakh per annum for 3 years, to eligible AYUSH enterprises in Himachal Pradesh.

AYUSH enterprises in Himachal Pradesh can claim 75% reimbursement of Net State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) for 7 years.

Registered AYUSH enterprises in Himachal Pradesh can get 75% of their energy audit cost reimbursed, up to INR 1 Lakh, under the AYUSH Policy 2019.

AYUSH enterprises in Himachal Pradesh get a 15% concession on approved energy charges for three years under the Industrial Investment Policy 2019.

AYUSH enterprises in Himachal Pradesh pay a concessional electricity duty of 3% for 5 years under the Industrial Investment Policy 2019.

Reimbursement for 25% of expenditure on Plant & Machinery/Equipment for Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), Solid Liquid Waste Management (SLWM), or Rainwater Harvesting, up to ₹3 lakh per AYUSH enterprise.

AYUSH enterprises in Himachal Pradesh get 50% of the power tariff for running ETP and SLWM facilities reimbursed, up to ₹1 lakh a year for 3 years.

One-time grant of INR 5 lakh from the Government of Himachal Pradesh for women entrepreneurs whose business has run for at least three years.

A one-time reimbursement of up to ₹5 lakh for AYUSH enterprises covering expenses incurred on obtaining international/National quality certification.

One-time recruitment assistance of up to ₹50,000 for AYUSH enterprises in Himachal Pradesh, at ₹10,000 per employee recruited.

Himachal Pradesh offers a capital infrastructure subsidy of up to ₹20 crore (40% of project cost) to private investors for establishing or upgrading sector-specific and theme parks.

Himachal Pradesh pays ₹10 per sq ft per month toward co-working rent, capped at 25% of actual rent for 3 years.