Startup Grants & Funding for Software & IT Startups

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.

An additional incentive of 10% of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI) in plant and machinery for eligible ODOP units in Maharashtra, under the Industries Policy 2025.

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

Maharashtra MSMEs get a 0.25% subvention on discounting charges paid on the TReDS platform, under the Maharashtra Industries, Investment and Services Policy-2025.

Developers or consortiums establishing an IT City in Uttar Pradesh can claim 100% exemption on stamp duty for the purchase or lease of land.

ITeS and data centre units get up to 50% of international certification fees back, up to ₹15 lakh per product.

New IT/ITeS units in Uttar Pradesh can claim 100% exemption on stamp duty for the purchase or lease of land, office space, or buildings.

SC/ST entrepreneurs starting new enterprises get project report costs back, up to ₹10 lakh, with an extra 10% subsidy.

One-time reimbursement of training expenses for new SC/ST entrepreneurs in Chhattisgarh, covering one month's wage or up to ₹15,000 per eligible employee.

A booster incentive of 10% over the Asset Creation Incentive for eligible manufacturing enterprises operating in Thrust Sectors under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024.

Enterprises can claim an additional 5% subsidy from the Government of Chhattisgarh for adopting community-based waste management systems.

An additional 10% financial incentive over the Asset Creation Incentive for eligible Service Enterprises operating in Thrust Sectors under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024.

For Sunrise Enterprises in power-intensive sectors: an extra 5% reimbursement of state tax for 7 years.

New industrial units in Priority Sectors pay no electricity duty for 7 years from commercial production.

Sunrise Enterprises in power-intensive sectors in Rajasthan get a 5%-point VAT refund on piped natural gas (PNG) for 7 years.

New industrial units in Odisha's Thrust Sectors can receive 100% exemption from Electricity Duty for 10 years from the date of commercial production.

New industrial units established by SC/ST entrepreneurs in Bihar can claim up to 92% reimbursement on VAT/CST/Entry Tax, with limits based on project cost.

For units in Odisha's focus sectors: 100% of employer ESI and EPF contributions reimbursed for 7 years, not 5.

MSMEs in Maharashtra can claim subsidies for obtaining various quality certifications like ZED, DigiReady, QMS, and QTT.

A dedicated fund covering consultancy fees for revival planning, along with working capital support and interest subvention for sick or closed MSME units in Maharashtra.

Reimbursement of employer's ESI and EPF contributions for new industrial units in Odisha's priority sectors for 5 years.