Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Level | State, Gujarat |
| Field | Business & Entrepreneurship |
| Started | 2020 |
| How to apply | Online |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The "Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation" under the Gujarat Industrial Policy, aims to drive economic growth by generating jobs, fostering competition, and introducing next-gen solutions.
The "Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat under the Gujarat Industrial Policy. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, it aims to drive economic growth by generating jobs, fostering competition, and introducing next-gen solutions.
The component "Assistance to Enroll and Participate for Acceleration Program", provides financial assistance to startups to enroll and participate in nationally or internationally recognized acceleration programs. This initiative is designed to support innovative projects across all sectors, enabling startups to access advanced resources, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Infra |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
- Financial Support: Startups can receive financial assistance of up to Rs. 3,00,000/- to participate in acceleration programs.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 to 60 years
- State
- Gujarat
- Any individual or group of individuals with an innovative idea or concept, recommended by an approved Nodal Institution, is eligible.
- The scheme is open to startups in any sector or branch of science, technology, engineering, agriculture, healthcare, etc., making it sector-agnostic.
Note: Startups availing benefits under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are also eligible.
Who cannot apply
- Entities formed by splitting or restructuring an existing business are not considered startups under this scheme.
- Startups availing benefits under other startup schemes of the Government of Gujarat are ineligible.
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Application steps
Online
Registration Process:
Step 1: Visit the online portal and click on the "Register" button, located at the top right corner.
Step 2: Enter Email ID and click on Next button. Verify the details and click on "Submit" to get registered on portal.
Step 3: Upon login, fill in the details on Common Application Form. Click on "Sign Up".
Application Process:
Step 1: Visit the online portal and click on Login button. Enter Registered Email ID and Password and click on the "Sign In" button
Step 2: In "Dashboard" section fill in all the required details.
Step 3: Click on Apply Now Icon located at Dashboard of User.
Step 4: From the list Select the Scheme and Fill the Application details.
Contact Us:
Startup Gujarat Cell
Office of Industries Commissionerate
Block No: 1, 3rd Floor, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector: 11, Gandhinagar - 382010 Gujarat, INDIA.
079-23252588 / 1800-233-0616
icstup@gujarat.gov.in
Terms used on this page
- Startups (For The Purpose Of This Scheme)
- Any individual/group of individuals having innovative idea/concept after legal registration as LLP, Partnership or Private Limited Company. However, an entity shall cease to be a Startup on completion of ten years from the date of its incorporation/ registration or if its turnover for any previous year exceeds one hundred crore rupees.
- “limited liability partnership” shall have the meaning as assigned to it in clause (n) of subsection (1) of Section 2 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008;
- “partnership firm” means a firm registered under section 59 of the Partnership Act, 1932;
- “private limited company” shall have the meaning as assigned to it in clause (66) Section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013;
- ‘turnover” shall have the meaning as assigned to it in clause (91) Section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013
- “Entity” is working towards innovation, development or improvement of products or processes or services, or if it is a scalable business model with a high potential of employment generation or wealth creation.
- Innovative Project
An innovative project is a project that seeks to introduce new technology or make changes in the existing technology by implementing large and small, radical and incremental changes, resulting into the formulation of novel products, processes or services.
- Mentor
An individual/ resource person/expert who provides mentoring support to Startups through Nodal Institutes, possess domain/subject expertise and knowledge of Startup ecosystem of the state.
- Nodal Institution
Nodal Institution means an Institution which is approved /sanctioned by SLEC and intend to nurture and develop startups through resources, mentorship, networking and other common services such as infrastructure, equipment and facilities available in the institution.
Questions and answers
What is the objective of the "Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation"?
The "Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat under the Gujarat Industrial Policy. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, aims to drive economic growth by generating jobs, fostering competition, and introducing next-gen solutions.
What is the purpose of the "Assistance to Enroll and Participate for Acceleration Program" component?
The "Assistance to Enroll and Participate for Acceleration Program" component aims to provide financial assistance to startups to enroll and participate in nationally or internationally recognized acceleration programs.
What is the maximum financial assistance provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides assistance of up to Rs. 3 lakh per startup to cover the fees or charges for attending acceleration programs.
Are travel and accommodation expenses covered under this scheme?
No, the scheme does not cover travel or accommodation expenses; it only includes fees or charges related to the program.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Any individual or group of individuals with an innovative idea, recommended by an approved Nodal Institution, is eligible to apply.
Can startups from any sector apply for the scheme?
Yes, the scheme is sector-agnostic and supports startups from any sector, including science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and healthcare.
Are startups availing benefits from other schemes eligible to apply?
Startups availing benefits under other Government of Gujarat startup schemes, except for the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP), are not eligible for this scheme.
What is an acceleration program, and how does it help startups?
An acceleration program is a structured initiative that provides mentorship, resources, and support to help startups grow, scale, and refine their ideas.
What is the role of a Nodal Institution in the application process?
A Nodal Institution evaluates, validates, and recommends the startup's project proposal to the Office of the Industries Commissioner for further approval.
Can a startup formed by reconstructing an existing business apply for the scheme?
No, startups formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business are not eligible for the scheme.
Are student startups eligible for assistance under this scheme?
Yes, startups availing benefits under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are eligible to apply for this scheme.
What is the process for approval of a startup’s proposal?
The Nodal Institution evaluates and recommends the proposal, which is then scrutinized by the Office of the Industries Commissioner and approved by the SLEC.
Official portal and guidelines
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Apply on startup.gujarat.gov.in
Documents from the provider
- Guidelines ic.gujarat.gov.in, PDF
- User Manual startup.gujarat.gov.in, PDF
- Document Checklist ic.gujarat.gov.in, PDF
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