Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs
By Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
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Selection Process
Applications are submitted online before prescribed quarterly deadlines. These applications are first screened by Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCOE) for completeness and adherence to basic eligibility criteria. Eligible applications are then forwarded to the Technical Evaluation Committee for a detailed evaluation and due diligence process. Based on their recommendations, the applications are sent to the Administrative Committee for further review and approval. Final approval is granted by the competent authority. Following approval, funds are released by Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) to TCOE, which then disburses the reimbursement to the successful applicant within 7 days.
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The scheme aims to reimburse a part of the testing and certification charges incurred by Start-ups and Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) in the telecom/ICT sector.
Start-ups registered with DPIIT and Micro or Small Enterprises registered under the Ministry of MSME, incorporated in India, can apply.
The maximum reimbursement is capped at Rs 50,00,000 per Start-up or MSE during the scheme duration.
Quick Answer
A scheme by MeitY and DoT to reimburse up to 75% of telecom equipment testing and certification charges for DPIIT-recognized Start-ups and MSME-registered Micro & Small Enterprises, capped at ₹50 lakh.
The scheme "Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs" has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in coordination with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India. Testing and certification of telecom equipment are key enablers for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs, to ensure acceptance at both national and international deployment. Certificated products/solutions build consumer confidence and drive business growth, fostering adoption in domestic and global markets. To support start-ups and Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs), the competent authority has decided to reimburse testing and certification charges for Start-ups and MSEs in respect of testing and certification in the field of telecom under the mandatory/voluntary testing certification scheme. Through this Scheme the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) will reimburse a part of testing charges incurred by Start-ups & MSEs at Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) designated/recognized labs or at NABL accredited Lab(s) [in case there is no TEC designated Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) for a particular test facility] and certification charges under mandatory/voluntary testing certification scheme.
Objectives:
Duration of the Scheme: In order to catalyse the ecosystem, this scheme will be operational for a period of two years from the date of implementation or until the allocated funds of Rs 25,00,00,000 (Rs 25 crore) are fully utilised, whichever occurs earlier.
What You Get
This scheme offers financial reimbursement for a portion of the costs incurred in testing and certification of telecom equipment. Start-ups are eligible for up to 75% reimbursement, Micro Enterprises up to 60%, and Small Enterprises up to 50% of the charges. The maximum reimbursement is capped at ₹50 lakh per applicant during the scheme's duration. This support helps reduce the financial burden on emerging businesses, enabling them to gain national and international market acceptance.
Start-ups: Up to 75%; Micro Enterprises: Up to 60%; Small Enterprises: Up to 50%.
Testing and certification under Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE) or voluntary certification conducted at TEC/NCCS designated labs or NABL accredited labs are eligible.
No, reimbursement is not provided for control tests related to product research and development (R&D).
The reimbursement claim must be submitted within 3 months from the date of issuance of the product certificate by TEC.
The scheme is operational for 2 years or until the allocated budget of Rs 25,00,00,000 is fully utilised, whichever is earlier.
Applications can be submitted online through the official portal: https://tec.gov.in/tcrs.
No, the applicant must provide a self-declaration confirming that reimbursement has not been claimed under any other government scheme for the same testing and certification charges.
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