ZED Testing & Certification Subsidy
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Quick Answer
75% subsidy (max Rs 50,000) on testing, management-system or product certification for ZED-certified MSMEs.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹50,000
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Ministry of MSME
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
About this subsidy
MSMEs that have achieved a ZED Certification level (Bronze, Silver or Gold) under the MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme can claim financial assistance towards the cost of getting a Testing, Management System or Product Certification. The scheme meets 75% of the total certification cost, capped at Rs 50,000. The support is available for one certification only — either one Testing OR one Quality/Management System OR one Product Certification — taken after achieving the ZED level. Certifications obtained through a Government agency or organisation are equally eligible.
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 ₹50,000
What You Get
The scheme reimburses 75% of the total cost of a Testing, Management System or Product Certification, subject to a maximum of Rs 50,000. It is a one-shot benefit: only one Testing OR one Quality OR one Product Certification obtained after achieving your ZED level qualifies. Certifications obtained through a Government agency or organisation count too.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Achieve ZED level
Obtain Bronze, Silver or Gold ZED Certification.
You - 2
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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 of my certification cost is covered?
75% of the total cost of Testing/System/Product Certification, with the subsidy capped at Rs 50,000.
Do I need a ZED certification first?
Yes. The assistance applies only after you have achieved a ZED Certification level, and the certification must be taken after that.
Can I claim it for more than one certification?
No. It is applicable to only one Testing OR one Quality OR one Product Certification after achieving the ZED level.
Does a certification from a Government body qualify?
Yes — certifications for Testing, Management Systems or Product obtained through a Government agency or organisation are eligible for the assistance.
Is the money paid upfront?
No, it is a reimbursement of cost actually incurred on the certification.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
