Assistance for Technology Acquisition
By Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Puducherry
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Quick Answer
Puducherry pays a 50% grant, up to ₹10 lakh, to new and existing industrial units that acquire technology for a product or process.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Puducherry
About this grant
The Industries and Commerce Department of Puducherry pays 50% of the cost of acquiring technology, up to ₹10,00,000. The scheme began on April 1, 2017, and sits under the Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Capital Intensive Industries program.
The technology can be in any form. New units can use it to set up. Existing units can use it for new products or better production processes. You apply offline on the prescribed form on the department's website.
Your unit must give at least 60% of its jobs to Puducherry residents, and keep that level for 5 years. You also cannot transfer or dispose of fixed assets for 5 years.
Units with bank finance get the grant through the financial institution. Self-financed units are paid directly.
Eligibility
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Benefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
The scheme provides a 50% grant for the acquisition of appropriate technology, with a maximum ceiling of ₹10,00,000/-. This financial assistance can be disbursed in single or multiple installments, depending on fund availability. For units financed by financial institutions, the subsidy is disbursed through them, adjusting against existing loans or for creating additional fixed assets/working capital. Self-financed units receive direct disbursement. The grant supports new units in setting up with advanced technology and existing units in introducing new products or improving production processes.
- Disbursement
- Tranched
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Applications are rigorously scrutinized by the Directorate of Industries based on their merit to ascertain the quantum of admissible assistance. Subsequently, these cases are presented to the State Level Committee. This committee thoroughly reviews the merits of each application to determine if the unit qualifies for the grant or subsidy, and then recommends the appropriate quantum of financial support to be provided.
Application Process
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Register Claim
The industrial unit registers its claim for the grant of incentive/subsidy using the prescribed form from the official website.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this scheme?
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance by way of a 50% grant for the acquisition of appropriate technology for specific product or process improvement in industrial units in Puducherry.
What is the maximum grant amount available?
The maximum grant available under this scheme is ₹10,00,000/-.
Who is eligible to apply?
Both new and existing industrial units in the Union Territory of Puducherry are eligible. New units must seek assistance to set up with new technology, while existing units can apply for new products or production process improvements.
Are there any employment requirements?
Yes, the industrial unit must provide at least 60% of its total employment to residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry. This ratio must be maintained for a period of 5 years.
How is the subsidy disbursed?
If the unit is financed by banks or financial institutions, the subsidy is disbursed through them, adjusted against loans or for fixed assets/working capital. For self-financed units, the subsidy is disbursed directly to the entrepreneur/unit.
What defines a 'new unit' or 'existing unit'?
New units are those that commenced commercial production on or after April 1, 2017. Existing units commenced production before April 1, 2017.
