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

Government of Himachal Pradesh

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

The Department of Industries of the Himachal Pradesh government publishes the state's startup incentives, subsidies and industrial policy terms.

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Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) at a glance

Part ofGovernment of Himachal Pradesh
AddressShimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Programmes7 standing programmes · 63 open calls right now
Official websiteemerginghimachal.hp.gov.in/startup

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

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7 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.

ProgrammeBest forStageDurationFormatCost
Chief Minister's Startup, Innovation Projects and New Industries SchemeStartups, new industries and innovation projects in Himachal Pradesh————
Mukhya Mantri Swavalamban Yojana 2019 (MMSY)Young people from Himachal Pradesh, aged 18 to 45, setting up a new industrial unit in the state————
Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation subsidyStartups and MSMEs in Himachal Pradesh, within the 2019 policy's investment limits————
Stamp duty concession on conveyance and lease deedsStartups buying or leasing property in Himachal Pradesh————
Startup self-certification of labour and environment lawsStartups in Himachal Pradesh————
Support for incubators under the 2016 startup notificationIncubators in Himachal Pradesh————
Easy payment terms for industrial land and shedsEnterprises allotted industrial land or sheds in Himachal Pradesh————

Programmes they run

Standing programmes at Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal), separate from the funding calls above.

Himachal Pradesh runs several incentive schemes for startups and industry. The list below sets out the ones the Startup Himachal pages describe. Terms are set in notifications and policies that the state amends from time to time, so confirm the current terms with the Department before applying.

A Himachal Pradesh scheme for startups, new industries and innovation projects, with a monthly allowance for innovation projects and cost-based concessions.

Best for: Startups, new industries and innovation projects in Himachal Pradesh

  • Grant support for selected startups
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Chief Minister's scheme is the main incentive package for startups, new industries and innovation projects set up in Himachal Pradesh. Its incentive page lists the benefits below.

What you get

  • A monthly sustenance allowance for one year, for innovation projects
  • A seed fund, listed under the HIMSUP scheme
  • Support towards patent filing costs, with separate caps for Indian and foreign patents
  • An interest subvention of 5% for three years on loans, for micro enterprises that employ at least five people
  • A stamp duty concession on conveyance and lease deeds, set out in its own entry

Who can apply

  • Startups, new industries and innovation projects set up in Himachal Pradesh
  • For the interest subvention, micro enterprises that employ at least five people

How to apply: Submit the online application form on the startup incentive page.

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A Himachal Pradesh scheme for young people setting up new industrial units, with a capital investment subsidy and a three-year interest subsidy on loans.

Best for: Young people from Himachal Pradesh, aged 18 to 45, setting up a new industrial unit in the state

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Mukhya Mantri Swavalamban Yojana 2019 supports young people from Himachal Pradesh who set up new industrial units in the state. It offers a capital investment subsidy and an interest subsidy for three years on loans.

Who can apply

  • Youth of Himachal Pradesh aged 18 years or more and up to 45 years
  • People intending to set up new industrial units within the state

How to apply: Use the common application form on the Department's website.

Official programme page

Reimbursement of part of the cost of a detailed project report for startups and eligible MSMEs in Himachal Pradesh.

Best for: Startups and MSMEs in Himachal Pradesh, within the 2019 policy's investment limits

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The state reimburses part of the cost of preparing a detailed project report. The Startup Himachal incentive page and the 2019 industrial policy give different rates, so confirm the rate with the Department before you rely on it. The startup page gives 75% of the cost, subject to a maximum per case. The 2019 policy gives 50% of the expenditure for eligible MSMEs, subject to a maximum set by enterprise size.

Who can apply

  • Startups in Himachal Pradesh
  • MSMEs in Himachal Pradesh within the investment limits of the 2019 policy
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A 3% stamp duty rate on conveyance and lease deeds executed in Himachal Pradesh, listed among the startup incentives.

Best for: Startups buying or leasing property in Himachal Pradesh

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Startup Himachal incentive page lists a 3% stamp duty rate on conveyance and lease deeds executed within Himachal Pradesh, as one of the startup incentives.

Who can apply

  • Startups, for conveyance and lease deeds executed within Himachal Pradesh
Official programme page

Startups in Himachal Pradesh may self-certify compliance with labour and environment laws.

Best for: Startups in Himachal Pradesh

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Startups in Himachal Pradesh can self-certify their compliance with labour laws, environment laws and other statutory requirements. The Startup Himachal site has a self-certification page for the scheme.

Who can apply

  • Startups in Himachal Pradesh

How to apply: Follow the self-certification page on the Startup Himachal site.

Official programme page

Yearly financial assistance and a recurring-expense grant for incubators in Himachal Pradesh, under the 2016 startup notification.

Best for: Incubators in Himachal Pradesh

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The 2016 startup notification provides financial assistance to incubators in Himachal Pradesh, paid per incubator per year. The assistance includes a grant for recurring expenditure and a subsidy for private-sector incubators, each with a ceiling. The notification also allows an incubation fund to be created.

Who can apply

  • Incubators in Himachal Pradesh
Official programme page

Instalment terms for industrial land and sheds allotted under the 2019 industrial investment policy.

Best for: Enterprises allotted industrial land or sheds in Himachal Pradesh

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Enterprises allotted industrial land or sheds under the 2019 policy can pay the premium in instalments. 12% of the premium is paid before possession. The balance is paid in eight equal annual instalments, with no interest.

Who can apply

  • Enterprises allotted industrial land or sheds in Himachal Pradesh under the 2019 policy
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Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

IP & patents

The Startup Himachal site describes an intellectual property facilitation centre for entrepreneurs and MSMEs, aiming to raise awareness of IP rights and make IP services and resources accessible.

How to apply to Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal)

Choosing the right programme

  • Startups and innovation projects in the state: start with the Chief Minister's scheme, the main scheme for startups in the state.
  • Young Himachalis aged 18 to 45 setting up a new industrial unit: check the Mukhya Mantri Swavalamban Yojana 2019.
  • Enterprises taking industrial land or sheds: the instalment terms sit under the 2019 industrial policy.
  • Incubators in the state: the incubator support in the 2016 startup notification applies.

How applications work

  • The Chief Minister's scheme uses an online application form on the startup incentive page.
  • The youth scheme uses a common application form on the Department's website.
  • Self-certification is set out on the self-certification page of the Startup Himachal site.

Before you rely on a figure

  • The project report subsidy rate differs between the startup incentive page and the 2019 policy. Confirm the rate with the Department first.
  • The site gives two different office addresses. Check the contact details before you visit.

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

Startup Himachal is the startup section of the Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh, based in Shimla. It publishes the state's startup policy and the incentives open to startups, new industries, innovation projects and incubators in Himachal Pradesh.

What the programmes cover

The incentives mix cash support, cost reimbursements, stamp duty and land terms, and self-certification rules. Two documents set out most of the terms: the 2016 startup notification and the Himachal Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy, 2019. Startups are eligible for incentives under the 2019 policy, which the state amends from time to time.

The main scheme is the Chief Minister's scheme for startups, innovation projects and new industries. Its incentive page lists a monthly sustenance allowance for innovation projects for one year, a seed fund under the HIMSUP scheme, support for patent filing costs, and an interest subvention of 5% for three years on loans for micro enterprises employing at least five people. The Mukhya Mantri Swavalamban Yojana 2019 is a separate scheme for young Himachalis who set up new industrial units.

Who can apply

Most incentives are limited to Himachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister's scheme covers startups, new industries and innovation projects set up in the state. The youth scheme is open to Himachali youth aged 18 to 45 who intend to set up a new industrial unit in the state. Project report subsidies cover startups and MSMEs within the investment limits of the 2019 policy. Incubator support is for incubators in the state.

Stamp duty, land and self-certification

The Startup Himachal incentive page lists a 3% stamp duty rate on conveyance and lease deeds executed in Himachal Pradesh. Enterprises allotted industrial land or sheds under the 2019 policy can pay 12% of the premium before possession. The balance is paid in eight equal annual instalments with no interest. Startups may self-certify compliance with labour laws, environment laws and other statutory requirements.

Project reports

The state reimburses part of the cost of a detailed project report. The two pages give different rates. The startup incentive page gives 75% of the cost, and the 2019 policy gives 50% of the expenditure for eligible MSMEs. Each has a cap. Confirm the rate with the Department before you plan around it.

Support for incubators

The 2016 startup notification provides financial assistance to incubators, paid yearly for each incubator. It includes a grant for recurring expenditure and a subsidy for private-sector incubators, each with a ceiling. The notification also allows an incubation fund to be created. It names the HP Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (HPCED) as the support centre for startups in the state, and it provides for an annual entrepreneurship award.

Intellectual property

The site describes an intellectual property facilitation centre for entrepreneurs and MSMEs in the state. Its aim is to raise awareness of intellectual property rights and make high-quality IP services and resources accessible.

Who runs it

The Department of Industries publishes the state's startup incentives. The state's Single Window Clearance System (SWCS), developed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh, is a unified online platform for industrial investment and business approvals. The Department lists 56 of its services on the SWCS.

Locations

The Department's office is in Shimla. The site gives two different office addresses in the city, so check the contact details before a visit.

Frequently asked questions about Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal)

What is Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal)?

Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) is a government body based in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

What does Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) do?

Startup Himachal is the startup section of the Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh, based in Shimla. It publishes the state's startup policy and the incentives open to startups, new industries, innovation projects and incubators in Himachal Pradesh.

Where is Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) located?

Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) is based in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What programs does Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) run?

Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) currently has 63 open programmes: Chief Minister’s Startup/innovation Projects/new Industries, DPR Preparation Subsidy, HP, HP Land/Shed Concession Scheme and HP Easy Payment Land/Shed Scheme, and 59 more.

Is Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) open to applications?

Yes. Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) has 63 open programmes right now, including Chief Minister’s Startup/innovation Projects/new Industries, DPR Preparation Subsidy, HP and HP Land/Shed Concession Scheme. Check each programme's page for its deadline and eligibility.

Does Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) provide funding?

Selected startups in some Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) programmes can receive grant support, including Chief Minister's Startup, Innovation Projects and New Industries Scheme. Grant amounts are set per programme and cohort, and selection into a programme does not guarantee a grant — check the programme's own page for current terms.

How do I apply to Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal)?

- Startups and innovation projects in the state: start with the Chief Minister's scheme, the main scheme for startups in the state. - Young Himachalis aged 18 to 45 setting up a new industrial unit: check the Mukhya Mantri Swavalamban Yojana 2019. - Enterprises taking industrial land or sheds: the instalment terms sit under the 2019 industrial policy.