Scheme for assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation: Assistance for Skill Development

About This Scheme

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 for Skill Development" provides financial support for startups to participate in training programs designed to enhance their soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financial skills. This initiative aims to enable startups to better understand the ecosystem, raise funds, commercialize their ideas, and scale up their projects.

Eligibility

- 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.

Benefits

- Financial Assistance: Startups can receive up to ₹1,00,000/- for skill development training programs on a reimbursement basis. - Skill Enhancement: Focused training to improve soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financing skills.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.