ZED Technology Upgradation Support
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Quick Answer
Up to Rs 3 lakh per MSME for cleaner technology and pollution-control upgrades, subsidised 50-80%.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹3L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Ministry of MSME
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
About this subsidy
Under the MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme, up to Rs 3 lakh per MSME may be used towards technology upgradation for moving to zero effect solutions, pollution control measures or cleaner technology. Utilisation is subject to the consultant's recommendation, verification by the respective MSME-DI and approval by the PMAC. The Ministry subsidises the support at 80% for Micro, 60% for Small and 50% for Medium enterprises. An additional 10% subsidy is given to MSMEs owned by Women/SC/ST entrepreneurs or located in the North Eastern Region, Himalayan, LWE, island territories or aspirational districts, and a further 5% to MSMEs that are also part of SFURTI or the Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP). A minimum Bronze ZED certification is required.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Ministry of MSME) is the Government of India ministry for the MSME sector. It does not run one programme. It runs a set of central schemes, each with its own portal and its own route in: a credit-linked subsidy for new…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹3L
What You Get
Up to Rs 3 lakh per MSME can be spent on technology upgradation for zero effect solutions, pollution control measures or cleaner technology. The Ministry subsidises this at 80% for Micro, 60% for Small and 50% for Medium enterprises. On top of that there is an additional 10% for MSMEs owned by Women/SC/ST entrepreneurs or in the North Eastern Region, Himalayan, LWE, island territories or aspirational districts, and a further 5% for units also covered by SFURTI or MSE-CDP.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Get Bronze ZED
Achieve at least Bronze ZED certification.
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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.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I claim for technology upgradation?
Up to Rs 3,00,000, for moving towards zero effect solutions, pollution control measures or cleaner technology.
What share does the government pay?
80% for Micro enterprises, 60% for Small and 50% for Medium.
Are there additional subsidies?
Yes — an extra 10% for MSMEs owned by Women/SC/ST entrepreneurs or located in the North Eastern Region, Himalayan, LWE, island territories or aspirational districts, and a further 5% for SFURTI or MSE-CDP participants.
Who approves the spend?
Utilisation is subject to the consultant's recommendation, verification by the respective MSME-DI and approval by the PMAC.
Do I need ZED certification?
Yes, a minimum Bronze ZED certification is required.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
