Scheme for assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation: Interest Subsidy

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 "Interest Subsidy" provides financial support to startups with innovative ideas across various sectors. Startups approved under this scheme are eligible for an additional interest subsidy of 1%, up to a maximum of 9%, on term loans for MSME assistance.

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 Support: Interest subsidy of 1%, maximum up to 9% on term loans under the provisions of scheme for assistance to MSMEs.

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.