Start-up Gujarat Policy or Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020

A task force was set up to design a new startup and innovation scheme aimed at strengthening Gujarat’s startup ecosystem. The policy focuses on encouraging R&D, innovation, and entrepreneurship, supporting startups at various stages of growth, and providing funding across multiple sectors. Eligibility Criteria: The startup/innovator must be registered and have substantial operations in Gujarat during assistance; A Registered Office Certificate (ROC) from Gujarat is mandatory; The applicant cannot be a promoter or hold more than 10% stake in another company/startup during application and approval; The startup/innovator must complete 1-2 months of pre-incubation or incubation at the Nodal Institute (NI) before applying. Funding Support: Seed Support: Up to ₹30 Lakhs for startups; Sustenance Allowance: ₹20,000 per month for startups (for 1 year), ₹25,000 per month for women-led startups (for 1 year); Soft Skills Training: Up to ₹1 Lakh per startup (on reimbursement basis); Social-Impact Startups: Additional ₹10 Lakhs for startups making a significant societal impact; Acceleration Program: Up to ₹3 Lakhs for participation in national/international acceleration programs.