Startup Grants & Funding for Defence Startups

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

The EPCG Scheme lets Indian exporters import capital goods at zero customs duty and IGST for pre-production, production and post-production activities, in return for an export obligation.

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

The Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) by NSIC enables Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) to participate in government purchases with benefits like tender fee exemption and price preference.

MP: 15%–40% capital subsidy + interest subsidy + electricity duty exemption for MSMEs in backward areas

This Rajasthan government scheme provides additional interest subsidy over RIPS 2024 and 100% reimbursement of Annual Credit Guarantee Fees to eligible MSMEs for new establishments, expansion, diversification, or modernization.

Micro and Small Enterprises registered under NSIC's Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) can bid for government and PSU tenders, alone or in a consortium, with NSIC arranging EMD and security deposits.

Puducherry rent subsidy of up to ₹5,000 per month for five years for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and women entrepreneurs whose industrial units operate in rented buildings.

Matching grant on fresher salaries for IT Units in Goa: up to ₹10,000 per fresher per month (₹12,500 for female freshers) for two years.

Interest subvention of 6% a year (8% for women or SC/ST) on term loans for nano and household enterprises in Kerala, for the first three years.

A scheme by the Government of Tamil Nadu offering reimbursement of employee provident fund (EPF) contributions for MSMEs, capped at ₹24,000 per employee per annum for three years.

Kerala scheme giving interest subvention of up to 6% on term loans and/or working capital loans up to ₹10 lakh to 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.