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Subsidies for Startups & MSMEs in Tamil Nadu

97 subsidies are open to businesses in Tamil Nadu: 14 run by Tamil Nadu itself and 83 national.

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Subsidies available in Tamil Nadu

We list 14 active subsidies run specifically for Tamil Nadu. They include Innovation Voucher Program, EDII-TN Innovation Voucher Program — AIC RAISE Hardware Cohort, Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021 — Incentive Packages, Payroll Subsidy (Tamil Nadu) and Generator Subsidy. Another 83 are national schemes that a business in Tamil Nadu can claim as well.

Tamil Nadu subsidies by sector

7 of Tamil Nadu's subsidies are open to any sector. The rest name the sectors they are for:

How state subsidies work

Most state subsidies are written into the state's industrial, MSME or startup policy. They usually pay back part of a cost you have already incurred, such as interest on a term loan, stamp duty, electricity duty, SGST, lease rent, patent filing or quality certification. You normally apply on the state's single-window or industries department portal after the investment or expense, with proof of payment, and a unit generally has to be registered in that state. Each programme page lists its eligibility, the documents asked for and the official link to apply.

Who runs them

Tamil Nadu's subsidies on this page are offered by Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, AIC RAISE, Government of Tamil Nadu and Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub).

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Frequently asked questions

How many subsidies does Tamil Nadu offer to startups and MSMEs?

We currently list 14 active subsidies run by Tamil Nadu, plus 83 national schemes open to businesses there. The count changes as policies are notified and expire.

Do I need a unit in Tamil Nadu to claim a Tamil Nadu subsidy?

Usually yes. State policy incentives are generally tied to an enterprise or unit registered and operating in the state. Check the eligibility on each programme's page before applying.

Where do I apply for Tamil Nadu subsidies?

Most are claimed on the state's single-window or industries department portal. Each programme page links to the official application.