RIPS 2024 R&D Unit IP Support
By Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan
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Quick Answer
Standalone R&D units, GCCs and test labs in Rajasthan get 50% of patent, copyright, trademark and GI costs paid by the State, up to INR 5 crore.
About this subsidy
A research-only operation generates IP faster than it generates revenue, and RIPS 2024 sets its most generous IP ceiling for exactly that case. For standalone R&D units — including Global Capability Centres and test labs — the State pays 50% of the cost incurred for patent, copyright, trademark and registration of geographical indicators, up to INR 5 crore.
That ceiling is five times the one available to manufacturing and services enterprises under the same scheme, reflecting the volume of filings a dedicated research unit produces. All four IP classes draw on the single limit, so a sustained international filing programme can be pooled into the claim.
Support is against cost actually incurred, claimed under the RIPS 2024 process on Rajasthan's single-window investment portal.
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Subsidy providers
The Industries & Commerce Department is a Government of Rajasthan department based in Jaipur. It runs the Vishwakarma Yuva Udyami Protsahan Yojana, a continuous subsidy for enterprises owned by young entrepreneurs, and it sets out further MSME subsidies and incentives in the…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹5Cr
What You Get
The State meets half of everything you spend on patents, copyright, trademarks and geographical indication registrations, up to INR 5 crore — the largest IP ceiling in RIPS 2024, and set aside for standalone R&D units, GCCs and test labs. With all four IP categories drawing on one limit, a unit filing across multiple jurisdictions can consolidate its claim rather than rationing it per filing.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
No competitive selection. The department verifies the unit's standalone R&D character and the IP costs claimed before paying 50% up to the INR 5 crore ceiling.
Application Process
- 1
File the IP applications
Apply for patents, copyright, trademarks or GI arising from the unit's research.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
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.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the State pay?
50% of the cost incurred for patent, copyright, trademark and registration of geographical indicators, up to INR 5 crore.
Who qualifies as a standalone R&D unit?
The clause covers standalone R&D units; in this section of RIPS 2024 that category also takes in Global Capability Centres and test labs.
Why is the ceiling higher here?
Manufacturing and services enterprises have a INR 1 crore ceiling on the equivalent benefit; the standalone R&D line is set at INR 5 crore.
Is it paid before filing?
No — the State pays a share of cost incurred, so you file and claim against actual expenditure.
Do foreign filings count?
The clause covers the cost incurred for the listed IP categories; document each filing and its cost when you claim.
Where do I apply?
Through the RIPS 2024 application on Rajasthan's Rajnivesh single-window portal.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
