Government schemes for startups, new businesses, and entrepreneurs in Gujarat.
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Direct Finance Scheme by NSFDC provides low-interest loans to Scheduled Caste individuals in Gujarat to start their own self-employment ventures. Loans are given through the Gujarat Scheduled Castes D
The Mobile Food Court Van scheme helps SC Antyodaya families in Gujarat buy a mobile food van and start a food business. The government covers 95% of the cost — you only pay 5%. Loan up to ₹6 lakh at
New Swarnima Yojana provides loans up to ₹1 lakh to women from Thakor and Koli communities in Gujarat to start a small business. The Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam (GTKVN) fully finances the proj
The Term Loan Scheme by Gujarat Safai Kamdar Vikas Nigam (GSKVN) provides business loans of ₹1–15 lakh to sanitation workers (safai kamdars) and their family members in Gujarat to start or grow income
The Micro Finance Scheme for Self Help Groups (GTKVN) gives small business loans up to ₹60,000 to women's SHGs from Thakor and Koli communities in Gujarat. The government covers 95% of the cost at 5%
The Microcredit Finance Scheme for Self Help Groups (DAADC) provides micro-loans to SC Antyodaya SHGs in Gujarat to start small businesses. Each member can borrow up to ₹50,000, and the SHG can get up
PMEGP (Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme) helps you start a new small business with a subsidised bank loan. The government covers 15–35% of your project cost upfront as a non-repayable
Nana Vyavasay Mate Loan Yojana is a Gujarat government scheme that gives loans up to ₹10 lakh to general-category (unreserved) residents to start a small business. No interest subsidy — it's a direct
This scheme offers a 5% interest subsidy on bank loans up to ₹6 lakh for general-category applicants in Gujarat who want to start a transport, logistics, travel agency, or food court business.
Stand-Up India gives bank loans of ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore to SC/ST entrepreneurs or women who want to start a new greenfield business in manufacturing, services, trading, or agriculture-allied activitie
Term Loan Scheme by Gujarat Nomadic and Denotified Tribes Development Corporation (GNDTDC) offers loans up to ₹20 lakh to members of Nomadic and Denotified Tribes in Gujarat for agriculture, small bus
Bankable Scheme provides loans up to ₹2 lakh to Scheduled Caste individuals in Gujarat to start a business, industry, or service activity. A portion of the loan is subsidised by the state government,
Central Assistance for One-Time Settlement scheme provides a one-time financial rehabilitation package to families displaced from PoK (Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir) and Chhamb due to war and hostilities,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana (SEAT component) provides SC/ST entrepreneurs with fully funded 6–12 month business management training, plus a monthly sustenance allowance during training, t
Loan for Small Businesses (DAADC) provides SC Antyodaya families in Gujarat with loans up to ₹1.25 lakh at 4% interest to start a small self-employment business. One of the lowest interest rates avail
Mahila Samruddhi Yojana (DAADC) gives SC Antyodaya women in Gujarat a ₹50,000 loan at 6% interest to start a micro or small business. The state government funds 95% of the amount — you contribute just
Micro Finance Scheme by GNDTDC provides loans up to ₹1.25 lakh at 5% interest to Nomadic and Denotified Tribe members in Gujarat to start small self-employment businesses. 90% funded by the National C
New Swarnima Scheme for Women is a central government term loan of up to ₹2 lakh at 5% annual interest for women entrepreneurs from Other Backward Classes. The borrower contributes nothing upfront — t
This Gujarat scheme helps SC entrepreneurs buy a commercial property or shop in an urban area to run their business. You can get a loan of up to ₹10 lakh, with a government subsidy reducing what you n
Vahan Loan Sahay Yojana is a Gujarat self-employment scheme that covers the on-road cost of purchasing a vehicle (rickshaw, loading rickshaw, Maruti, jeep-taxi, etc.) for general-category applicants w
Swayam Saksham Yojana by Gujarat Backward Classes Development Corporation provides loans up to ₹5 lakh at 6% interest to SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) youth who have completed voc
Swayam Saksham Yojana by Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam (GTKVN) provides loans up to ₹5 lakh at 5% interest to educated unemployed youth from Thakor and Koli communities aged 18–35, to start thei
Term Loan Scheme by GTKVN provides loans up to ₹10 lakh to Thakor and Koli community members in Gujarat to start or expand a small business. Interest is 6% up to ₹5 lakh; rates may vary above that.
This Gujarat scheme gives Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals a 6% interest subsidy on bank loans up to ₹5 lakh taken for self-employment, making it much cheaper to borrow and start a business in tribal
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme provides interest subsidies on term loans to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Gujarat's service sector. Subsidy rate and maximum amount depend on the category
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme reimburses Net SGST paid by Micro, Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Gujarat. The reimbursement percentage and duration depend on the taluka category — up to 10
Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (AC&ABC) scheme helps agriculture graduates start their own agri-based businesses — advisory clinics for farmers, or agri-input/processing businesses. Government
Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM) provides equity support up to ₹30 lakh over 3 years to SC students and SC differently-abled youth whose innovative ideas are selected by Techn
Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) by the Ministry of MSME runs short training programmes — from 1-day awareness sessions to multi-week skill courses — to help aspiring entreprene
International Cooperation Scheme – Market Development Assistance reimburses MSMEs for costs incurred while participating in international trade fairs and buyer-seller meets abroad, helping small busin
Khadi Karigar Janashree Bima Yojana is a group insurance scheme for registered Khadi artisans (spinners and weavers) providing life cover, accident cover, and disability cover at no cost to the artisa
General Term Loan scheme by National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) for safai karamcharis, manual scavengers, and their dependants to start any viable income-generating
Swachhta Udyami Yojana by NSKFDC provides safai karamcharis, wastepickers, and manual scavengers with loans up to ₹50 lakh at just 4% interest to buy sanitation vehicles (e-rikshaws, garbage vehicles)
Micro Credit Finance by NSFDC (National Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation) offers small loans up to ₹1.25 lakh to Scheduled Caste individuals with annual family income under ₹3 lakh,
Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra is a Gujarat government scheme for tribal women to run food and home-product centres in their village. Government gives 50% of the cost as subsidy (up to ₹5 lakh) and the rem
Self Employment Scheme Gujarat gives Scheduled Tribe individuals low-interest loans of ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh at just 4% per annum to start one of 85 approved types of businesses — from shops to services
Small Business Scheme by Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam (GGVN) provides loans up to ₹2 lakh at 6% interest to members of Rabari and Bharwad SEBC communities to start or grow a small business. Government
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme gives manufacturing MSMEs in Gujarat an interest subsidy on term loans — up to 7% subsidy for up to 7 years in priority talukas. The benefit depends on where your factory i
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme reimburses 75% of patent registration costs (up to ₹25 lakh) for MSMEs and individual innovators in Gujarat — covering attorney fees, patent office fees, and related charge
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme helps MSMEs get quality certifications (ISO, BIS, etc.) and implement ERP systems by reimbursing a significant portion of the cost — 65% for ERP (up to ₹1 lakh) and up to 7
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme fully reimburses the annual CGTMSE service fees paid by Micro and Small Enterprises in Gujarat for 5 years — meaning your collateral-free loan through CGTMSE costs you no g
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme helps MSMEs reduce their energy and water bills by reimbursing 75% of energy/water audit costs (up to ₹50,000) and 25% of the cost of energy-saving equipment recommended by
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme reimburses 65% of technology acquisition costs (up to ₹50 lakh) for MSMEs in Gujarat — including royalty payments for 2 years — helping small businesses adopt new tech with
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme reimburses up to 65% of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) infrastructure costs for MSMEs in Gujarat — capped at ₹5 lakh — to help small businesses go digital w
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme gives Micro enterprises a capital investment subsidy — a one-time cash subsidy on term loans — up to 25% of the loan amount (max ₹35 lakh) depending on where the enterprise
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme reimburses 100% of the employer's EPF contribution for new employees hired by MSMEs — capped at 12% of basic salary or ₹1,800/employee/month — reducing the cost of hiring a
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme subsidises 50% of ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect) certification charges for MSMEs in Gujarat, up to ₹50,000 — after deducting any central government assistance already receiv
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme reimburses 50% of the cost (up to ₹1 lakh) for preparing a Draft Rehabilitation Scheme for sick MSMEs in Gujarat — helping struggling businesses access professional turnaro
Cluster Development Scheme helps groups of 25+ Micro and Small Enterprises working in the same trade get shared infrastructure, design support, training, and technology upgrades — reducing individual
Mahila Coir Yojana (under Coir Vikas Yojana) trains women in coir (coconut fibre) yarn and product making using modern techniques, then helps them set up small coir processing units through subsidised
Term Loan scheme by NSCFDC (National Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation) provides SC entrepreneurs with loans up to ₹30 lakh at interest rates of 6–9% depending on loan size — covering
Credit Enhancement Guarantee Scheme for SCs gives banks a government guarantee of ₹15 lakh to ₹5 crore on loans to SC entrepreneurs — making it much easier for SC-owned businesses to get bank credit w
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana gives SC/ST-owned manufacturing MSMEs in Gujarat an interest subsidy of up to 8% on term loans (max ₹35 lakh/year for 7 years) — significantly cutting borrowin
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana provides SC/ST-owned service sector MSMEs in Gujarat an interest subsidy of up to 8% on term loans (max ₹35 lakh/year) — helping new service businesses reduce
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana reimburses 50% of power connection charges (up to ₹5 lakh) for SC/ST-owned MSMEs setting up outside GIDC estates in Gujarat — reducing the upfront cost of gett
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana helps SC/ST MSMEs in Gujarat get quality certifications and ERP systems — reimbursing 75% of ERP costs (up to ₹1 lakh) and certification charges, making it aff
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana reimburses up to 30% of the cost of listing on an SME Exchange (max ₹5 lakh) for SC/ST MSMEs in Gujarat — and Gujarat Venture Finance Limited (GVFL) may also t
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana reimburses 70% of technology acquisition costs (up to ₹50 lakh) for SC/ST-owned MSMEs in Gujarat — covering technology transfer fees and royalty payments to he
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana reimburses 75% of ICT infrastructure capital expenditure (up to ₹5 lakh) for SC/ST-owned MSMEs in Gujarat — covering computers, cloud hardware, networking, and
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana reimburses 70% of annual rent paid by SC/ST-owned Micro and Small manufacturing enterprises (up to ₹1 lakh/year for 5 years) — reducing the fixed cost of renti
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana gives SC/ST-owned manufacturing MSMEs in Gujarat a capital investment subsidy of 30% of the term loan amount (up to ₹40 lakh) in Category 1 talukas — a direct
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana gives SC/ST entrepreneurs a 70% subsidy on the allotment price of sheds in GIDC multi-storied industrial complexes — meaning you pay only 30% to get a ready-ma
This scheme supports SC/ST entrepreneurs running Micro or Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Gujarat who want to set up industrial units in private mini estates. The government covers 70% of the industrial s
This scheme helps SC/ST-owned MSMEs in Gujarat's manufacturing sector participate in trade exhibitions and fairs at state, national, and international levels. The government reimburses 70–80% of exhib
This scheme helps SC/ST entrepreneurs buy industrial plots in GIDC estates at a heavily subsidised price. You pay just 30% of the GIDC allotment price to take possession, and the government covers the
SC/ST entrepreneurs running MSMEs in Gujarat can get a 75% subsidy on the cost of setting up industrial infrastructure — specifically approach roads, water connections, and gas connections — outside G
SC/ST-owned manufacturing MSMEs in Gujarat can receive up to ₹50,000 as a subsidy to get Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) certification — a national quality and sustainability standard that can help you
Textile industrial units in Gujarat can get 50% of their quality certification costs reimbursed — including fees for certifications like BIS, ISI, WHO-GMP, and Hallmark — plus 50% of the cost of testi
Textile industrial units in Gujarat that reduce their energy or water consumption can get financial assistance for both the audit and the recommended efficiency upgrades. The scheme covers 75% of audi
Textile industrial units in Gujarat can get 65% of their technology acquisition cost subsidised — up to a maximum of ₹50 lakh — when they license or purchase technology from a recognised institution.
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with at least 25 female members that do textile job work for industrial units in Gujarat can receive training allowances and ongoing payroll support for their members. The indu
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with at least 25 female members that do textile job work for Labour Intensive Units (large textile units with 4,000+ employees) in Gujarat receive training and payroll support.
Textile industrial units in Gujarat can receive a capital subsidy of 20–35% on their eligible fixed capital investment, with a maximum of ₹50–100 crore, under the Gujarat Textile Policy 2024–2029. The
Large textile units classified as Labour Intensive Units (4,000+ EPF-registered employees including 1,000+ women) can receive a higher capital subsidy of 25–35% on their eligible fixed capital investm
Gujarat-based textile manufacturers can get an interest subsidy of up to 7% on term loans taken for machinery and fixed capital investments under the Gujarat Textile Policy 2024–2029. This covers garm
Textile industrial units in Gujarat that employ at least 4,000 workers (including 1,000 women) under EPF qualify for enhanced interest subsidies at a uniform 7% rate for 8 years — regardless of which
Gujarat garment, apparel, and technical textile factories receive monthly payroll subsidies of ₹4,000–₹5,000 per worker directly from the government under the Gujarat Textile Policy 2024–2029. The sub
Labour Intensive textile units in Gujarat — factories employing at least 4,000 workers including 1,000 women — receive monthly payroll subsidies of ₹4,000–₹5,000 per worker for 10 years. This is the e
Gujarat textile industrial units in eligible activities receive a ₹1 per unit (kWh) electricity subsidy for 5 years from the date commercial production begins, under the Gujarat Textile Policy 2024–20
Liberated sanitation workers (Safai Karamcharis), former manual scavengers, and their dependants can borrow up to ₹15 lakh at just 4% interest to open a Sanitary Mart — a one-stop retail shop for sani
Women from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or OBC backgrounds with annual family income under ₹3 lakh can access micro-loans of up to ₹1.4 lakh at subsidized rates to start small businesses or incom
Women from Thakor and Koli communities in Gujarat can access low-interest loans of up to ₹60,000 to start or expand small businesses, with the Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam covering 100% of the
State handicraft corporations, NGOs, cooperatives, SHGs, and other eligible agencies can receive government grants to set up or renovate dedicated handicraft retail stores (emporia) in commercially vi
Women from nomadic and denotified tribes in Gujarat living below the poverty line can get loans of up to ₹2 lakh at 5% annual interest to start any self-employment business of their choice — with zero
Entrepreneurs and organizations with a pharmacy qualification can open a Janaushadhi Kendra — a government-supported generic medicine outlet — and earn incentives of up to ₹5 lakh plus a 20% margin on
Fisheries micro-enterprises and individuals in the fisheries or aquaculture value chain can register on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) and receive non-repayable grants plus hands-on su
Gujarat-based Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that have taken a collateral-free term loan under the CGTMSE scheme can get their annual service fees reimbursed by the Gujarat government fo
Gujarat MSMEs that invest in reducing their energy or water consumption can receive financial support for audit costs and for purchasing recommended energy/water-saving equipment. To qualify, the busi
Gujarat manufacturing MSMEs can receive an interest subsidy on term loans from recognized banks, reducing the effective borrowing cost over multiple years. The subsidy rate ranges from 5% to 7% and th
New Gujarat MSMEs in the service sector can get an interest subsidy on term loans used to set up new machinery, equipment, and fixtures (excluding land and buildings). The subsidy rate is higher for b
Gujarat MSMEs and individual innovators who register a patent — domestically or internationally — can get up to 75% of their patent registration costs reimbursed, up to ₹25 lakh per applicant. Payment
Gujarat MSMEs located outside GIDC industrial areas or approved industrial parks can get 35% of their electricity connection charges reimbursed — covering LT and HT service line costs paid to the dist
Gujarat manufacturing MSMEs can get financial support to obtain national or international quality certifications (such as ISO, BIS, or WHO-GMP) and to set up ERP software systems for managing their bu
Gujarat MSMEs that list on the BSE SME or NSE Emerge exchange to raise equity capital can get 25% of their listing and fundraising expenses reimbursed by the state government, up to ₹5 lakh. This redu
Gujarat MSMEs that acquire new technology — through licensing or purchase from recognized institutions — to improve their products or processes can get 65% of the cost covered, up to ₹50 lakh. Royalty
Gujarat MSMEs that invest in setting up ICT infrastructure — including communication systems, networking equipment, and cloud computing infrastructure — can get 65% of the capital cost reimbursed, up
Gujarat Micro and Small Enterprises that rent or lease a shed for their manufacturing operations can get 65% of their annual rent reimbursed by the state government, up to ₹1 lakh per year for a maxim
Gujarat manufacturing MSMEs can get a one-time capital investment subsidy on their term loans, with the subsidy percentage based on the location of the enterprise. Businesses in less-developed Categor
Gujarat-based manufacturing MSMEs can get up to 50% of their ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect) certification cost reimbursed, capped at ₹50,000. This scheme helps small manufacturers improve product quali
Gujarat-based MSMEs that are officially classified as "sick" enterprises under RBI criteria can get financial help to prepare a recovery plan. The scheme reimburses 50% of the cost of drafting a rehab
The Gujarat government awards ₹2,00,000 cash prizes to outstanding MSMEs and startup founders for excellence in production growth, quality improvement, technology innovation, and entrepreneurship. Spe
Gujarat-based MSMEs can get 100% of their employee training fees reimbursed, up to ₹10,000 per trainee, when they sponsor their workers for skill development programs. Training must be with approved i
Gujarat startups with an innovative idea can receive up to ₹1,00,000 as reimbursement for attending skill development training programs that cover soft skills, marketing, financial management, and fun
SFURTI is a central government scheme that provides up to ₹8 crore per cluster to help groups of traditional industry artisans (khadi, coir, handicrafts) improve their infrastructure, skills, and mark
Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs can access debt or equity funding of ₹10 lakh to ₹15 crore at a concessional interest rate of just 4% per year to set up or expand a company in manufacturing, services, o
Large manufacturing companies investing ₹2,500 crore or more in Gujarat's priority sectors can claim a 7% interest subsidy on their term loans for 10 years. The annual reimbursement is capped at 1.2%
Mega manufacturing units in Gujarat's thrust sectors can get full reimbursement of their employer EPF contributions for newly hired employees who had no prior PF account. This reduces the HR cost of h
New mega manufacturing units in Gujarat's priority sectors can get a full refund of the State GST (SGST) they pay on their sales, for up to 20 years after commencing production. The annual reimburseme
Eligible mega manufacturing units in Gujarat can reclaim the full State GST (SGST) they paid on capital goods — like machinery and equipment — purchased during their investment period. The refund is s
Large manufacturing companies setting up or expanding in Gujarat's priority sectors can get a full refund of the stamp duty and land registration fees they paid to the Gujarat government when purchasi
Large and thrust sector industries in Gujarat that are newly set up or expanding can get a portion of their term loan interest reimbursed. The subsidy runs for 6–10 years at 7% on the term loan, with
Large industries in Gujarat that hire new employees can get 100% of their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) employer contribution reimbursed for up to 10 years. The benefit is capped at ₹1,800 per emplo
Large manufacturing units in Gujarat can reclaim 80–100% of their Net State GST (SGST) paid on manufactured goods sold, for up to 10 years. The exact percentage and annual cap depend on the taluka cat
MSMEs in Gujarat located outside GIDC or approved industrial parks can get 35% of their electricity connection costs reimbursed, up to ₹5 lakh total. This covers new power connections, additional load
MSMEs in Gujarat that list on an SME Exchange to raise equity capital can recover 25% of their fundraising and listing expenses, up to ₹5 lakh. This helps small businesses offset the upfront cost of a
Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Gujarat that run manufacturing from rented or leased sheds can get 65% of their annual rent reimbursed, up to ₹1 lakh per year for 5 years. The enterprise must us
Government-owned training institutions and state-level Entrepreneurship Development Institutes (EDIs) can receive grants to build or upgrade infrastructure for MSME and skill development training. Sta
Coir processing units across India can receive a 25% capital subsidy on new plant and machinery for setting up new coir units or upgrading existing ones, up to a maximum of ₹2.5 crore per unit. The gr
Registered Handloom and Handicraft artisans in Gujarat can access loans up to ₹1 lakh at very low cost through a 7% interest subsidy and an upfront margin money subsidy of 20–25%. The scheme is meant
The Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) is a ₹10,000 crore government fund that invests in SEBI-registered venture capital funds (AIFs), which then invest in DPIIT-recognised startups. Managed by SIDBI u
Individual artisans, entrepreneurs, and SHGs in rural Gujarat can get a 25–30% margin money subsidy to set up small production ventures with project costs between ₹1 lakh and ₹25 lakh. The scheme targ
Women from Nomadic and Denotified Caste communities in Gujarat can access microfinance loans up to ₹1.25 lakh at just 4% annual interest to start or grow a business of their choice. The loan requires
Women from Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Gujarat can get low-interest loans up to ₹1.25 lakh to start a self-employment business of their choice. The Gujarat Backward Class Development Corporation f
Female sanitation workers (Safai Kamdars) and their female dependents in Gujarat can get a low-interest loan of up to ₹1 lakh to start a small business of their choice. The loan is offered at just 4%
Women from Rabari and Bharwad communities in Gujarat can access microfinance loans of up to ₹1.25 lakh to start a business of their choice, with the goal of creating self-employment and financial inde
Gujarat-based MSME manufacturers can get partial reimbursement on costs for participating in trade exhibitions — covering stall rent, product literature, and display materials at state, national, or i
Industry associations, federations, and chambers of commerce in Gujarat can receive government reimbursement for electricity costs when organizing industrial exhibitions. Prior approval from the MSME
Businesses and organizations (except government departments and PSUs) can enroll apprentices aged 14–35 and receive a government subsidy of 25% of the monthly stipend — up to ₹1,500 per apprentice per
Local bodies, cooperative societies, and producer companies can apply for a central government grant of up to ₹8 crore to set up an Urban Haat — a permanent, year-round marketplace for handicraft arti
Street vendors across India can get a collateral-free working capital loan starting at ₹10,000, growing to ₹20,000 and then ₹50,000 on timely repayment, at a subsidized 7% interest rate with no proces
Traditional artisans and craftspeople in 18 recognized trades — blacksmiths, weavers, potters, cobblers, carpenters, and more — can get official recognition, skill training, modern tools, and collater
Any Indian citizen, including students, with a novel innovation can receive up to ₹2 lakh in grant funding to build a working prototype or proof of concept in areas like green technology, clean energy
School or college dropouts and unemployed youth aged 15–45 across India can enroll in free, short-term skill training courses at PMKVY Training Centres covering technical job skills, soft skills, and
Members of India's six notified minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis) aged 14–45 can access free skill training, education support for school dropouts, and dedica
Registered pharmaceutical manufacturers in India can earn financial incentives of 5–10% on incremental sales of eligible pharmaceutical products over six years (FY2022–28), under a ₹15,000 crore schem
A scheme by AICTE that funds SC/ST students in their final year of degree or diploma to launch registered startups. Eligible institutes receive ₹20 lakh total, which is distributed as ₹2 lakh seed mon
A Gujarat state scheme (2020–2025) that supports startups at every stage — from early idea to pre-Series A — through seed grants, sustenance allowance, acceleration program support, and interest subsi
A Gujarat state scheme that provides large financial grants to industry associations, government agencies, and SPVs to build or upgrade shared infrastructure in existing industrial areas. It covers ro
A Gujarat state scheme (2020–2025) for manufacturing industries that subsidises the cost of switching to cleaner production technologies or installing advanced pollution control equipment. MSMEs can r
A Gujarat state scheme (2020–2025) that helps MSMEs go green by subsidising environmental audits, monitoring systems, green building certification, and wastewater recovery systems. Subsidies range fro
A Gujarat state scheme by the Gujarat Backward Classes Development Corporation (GBCDC) that provides low-interest loans up to ₹2,00,000 to SEBC individuals for starting small businesses like grocery s
A central government scheme under the National SC/ST Hub that reimburses SC/ST-owned MSEs for up to 80% of bank loan processing fees (capped at ₹1,00,000 excluding GST) when they secure business loans
BIRAC's flagship grant for biotech entrepreneurs and startups to take innovative ideas from concept to proof of concept, covering healthcare, agriculture, industrial biotech, diagnostics, and adjacent
A central government scheme by the Coir Board that helps coir manufacturers, exporters, and MSMEs break into international markets by covering costs for trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and overseas p
A Gujarat state scheme (2020–2025) that reimburses 25–50% of fixed capital investment for setting up new industrial parks, helping associations and SPVs recover a significant portion of their developm
A Gujarat state scheme (2020–2025) that funds the development of critical infrastructure — roads, power, water, and communication networks — within new industrial parks. Eligible associations and SPVs
This Gujarat state scheme supports developers of industrial parks by reimbursing stamp duty costs on land purchases. Park developers get 100% stamp duty reimbursement on the land they acquire for the
Under Gujarat's Textile Policy 2024-2029, large labour-intensive textile units receive Rs.1 per unit (kWh) off their electricity bills for five years, up to Rs.15 crore per year - applicable to both g
Gujarat's Indext-C department sponsors artisans and registered handicraft organizations to participate in state and national-level fairs (melas), giving them a direct sales platform at free or subsidi
Gujarat's Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries gives registered handicraft cooperatives financial rebates on sales to make their products more price-competitive. Regular sales earn a 5-15% reb
Gujarat's Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries provides financial rebates on handloom product sales to registered cooperatives and apex institutions, helping handwoven cloth compete with cheap
The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) grants official recognition to in-house R&D units of Indian corporate companies, making them eligible for central government fiscal incentiv
This microfinance scheme from Gujarat's Social Justice and Empowerment Department helps entrepreneurs from the Rabari and Bharwad pastoral communities start small businesses with minimal personal inve
The Mahila Swavlamban Scheme from Gujarat's Women and Child Development Department helps women from below-poverty-line families start or grow small businesses by combining a direct subsidy with a bank
Launched in 1995, this scheme from Gujarat's Social Justice & Empowerment Department provides free trade toolkits to Scheduled Caste artisans and small vendors across 28 different trades — from carpen
The Manav Kalyan Yojana provides free e-vouchers (redeemable at approved dealers) for trade-specific toolkits to economically disadvantaged individuals across Gujarat across 10 designated trades, from
This Gujarat scheme from the Department of Cottage and Rural Industries provides handloom cooperatives and NGOs a 15% subsidy when buying yarn from government-recognized (NHDC) depots, ensuring weaver
The National Startup Awards (NSA) by DPIIT recognizes outstanding startups across 20+ categories including women-led innovation, social impact, deep-tech, and more. Winners receive a cash prize of ₹10
The New Charkha-Loom Scheme from Gujarat's Industries & Mines Department gives registered Khadi spinners and weavers a 65% subsidy on Amber Charkhas (spinning wheels) and looms — you pay only ₹4,550 o
PM FME is a central government scheme helping micro food processing businesses (fewer than 10 workers) formalize and upgrade, with a 35% credit-linked capital subsidy of up to ₹10 lakh. It also suppor
PMKVY Special Projects funds customized skill training for India's most marginalized communities — SC/ST, women, persons with disabilities, and people from remote or conflict-affected areas — with fle
Gujarat's Industries & Mines Department provides pottery artisan groups a 100% subsidy — worth ₹83,000 — on an energy-efficient kiln to replace traditional, polluting furnaces and improve firing quali
SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises can reclaim up to ₹25,000 per year on membership fees paid to government e-commerce portals like GeM, TRIFED's Tribes India, e-khadi, and MSME Mart — covering 8
Gujarat's Industries & Mines Department offers industrial associations up to ₹5 crore (60% of project cost) to set up new R&D laboratories recognized by CSIR or DSIR. The grant covers machinery, equip
Gujarat-based industrial associations, companies, trusts, or special purpose vehicles (SPVs) building a logistics park can receive up to ₹15 crore — 25% of eligible fixed capital investment — plus 100
Private developers building new logistics facilities or parks in Gujarat can claim a phase-wise capital subsidy on construction and infrastructure costs under the Gujarat Integrated Logistics and Logi
Private developers of new logistics facilities in Gujarat can get a subsidy on interest payments on their term loan — including during the moratorium period — under the Gujarat Integrated Logistics Po
Gujarat startups with innovative ideas — in any sector — can get up to ₹3 lakh from the state government to enroll and participate in nationally or internationally recognized acceleration programs. Th
Gujarat startups with innovative ideas can get an additional 1% interest subsidy on term loans taken under the state's MSME assistance scheme, bringing the total effective subsidy up to 9% — reducing
Gujarat-based startups that have already received seed funding can access mid-level Pre-Series A investment through this scheme, managed by Gujarat Venture Finance Limited (GVFL). It bridges the "vall
Gujarat startups can receive up to ₹30 lakh in seed support for early-stage development activities including prototype building, market research, product testing, and attending industry events. This i
Gujarat startups can receive a monthly sustenance allowance of ₹20,000 (or ₹25,000 for startups with a woman co-founder) for up to one year to help founders cover living expenses while building their
MSMEs that use steam in their manufacturing process can jointly set up a shared, energy-efficient boiler through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and receive 35–50% subsidy on the project cost. At leas
Industries associations, companies, and government agencies in Gujarat can access up to 40–80% financial assistance to build or upgrade shared environmental infrastructure — such as effluent treatment
Polluting industrial units recommended for relocation or retrofitting by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board can receive financial support to move into designated Green Industrial Estates. The scheme
Industries associations, government bodies, and environmental organizations in Gujarat can receive need-based financial support of up to ₹50 lakh to strengthen environmental compliance and regulatory
Scheduled Caste individuals living below the poverty line can access margin money loans at low interest rates and subsidies through their State Scheduled Castes Development Corporation (SCDC), to star
Gujarat startups developing innovative projects with meaningful social impact — in healthcare, education, environment, agriculture, or other areas — can receive up to ₹10 lakh in financial assistance.
Scheduled Caste individuals in Gujarat can set up a 100-bird broiler poultry farm and receive a 75% subsidy (up to ₹27,000) credited directly to their bank account. The scheme provides supplementary i
Economically poor livestock breeders from the general category in Gujarat can set up a 10+1 goat unit (10 female + 1 male goat) and receive a 50% subsidy of up to ₹45,000. The beneficiary must contrib
Scheduled Caste livestock breeders in Gujarat can establish a 10+1 goat unit (10 female + 1 male goat) with a 50% government subsidy of up to ₹45,000 to support household income. The beneficiary must
This scheme helps Scheduled Tribe women in Gujarat set up a small goat-farming unit by covering 50% of the cost. Each beneficiary is supported to purchase 10 female goats and 1 male goat, contributing
Scheduled Tribe people in Gujarat can receive 25 Kadaknath or Rhode Island Red (RIR) birds along with poultry feed to start a small poultry business. The government covers 75% of the unit cost (up to
Economically weaker section adults in Gujarat can receive 25 Rhode Island Red (RIR) birds with poultry feed to start a small poultry business. The government subsidizes 75% of the unit cost (up to ₹4,
Scheduled Caste adults in Gujarat can get 25 Rhode Island Red (RIR) birds plus poultry feed to start a poultry-based livelihood. The government covers 75% of the unit cost (up to ₹4,500), with vaccina
Persons with disabilities (Divyang) in Gujarat can receive 40 RIR poultry birds with feed and a 90% government subsidy to start a small poultry business. The scheme covers up to ₹7,200 of the unit cos
Pottery artisans (Prajapati/Kumbhar community) aged 18–50 in Gujarat can get modern tools like an electric chalk and electric footmill at a 75% subsidy, paying only 25% of the tool cost themselves. To
Khadi spinners and weavers in Gujarat receive additional production incentives on top of central government support, paid per hank of yarn spun or per square meter of Khadi woven. Scheduled Tribe and
Khadi artisans and KVIC/KVIB-registered institutions can access an umbrella of financial support for Khadi production subsidies, interest-capped loans, workshed construction, and marketing upgrades un
Handloom agencies — cooperatives, producer companies, self-help groups, and state-level corporations — can claim a 10% marketing incentive based on their average three-year sales to improve marketing
SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises (MSEs) that win government contracts and pay bank guarantee charges can get those charges reimbursed under this MSME ministry scheme. The government refunds 80%
Anyone above 18 years — individual, SHG, NGO, or company — can set up a coir production unit with a 40% government subsidy on project costs up to ₹10 lakh. You contribute only 5% and a bank finances t
This Gujarat Agriculture Department scheme helps Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) modernize their infrastructure. Committees can get 100% funding up to ₹50 lakh for sales centres, farmer
Gramodhyog Vikas Kendra is a Gujarat state scheme that helps registered NGOs, cooperatives, and trusts set up Common Facility Centers for village artisans. Up to ₹13 lakh in financial assistance cover
iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) is a central government scheme that funds Indian startups and MSMEs developing technology for the defence and aerospace sector. Grants of up to ₹1.5 crore (an
This Spice Board scheme supports individual farmers and farmer groups in Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and northeastern India to set up large cardamom nurseries that produce export-quality seedlings.
Gramodyog Vikas Yojana under KVIC (Ministry of MSME) provides free skill training and tool kits to Khadi artisans across trades like agarbatti making, leather footwear, pottery, beekeeping, and food p
The Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme by the Ministry of Tourism helps Ministry-approved Indian tourism businesses and state tourism departments promote India in overseas markets through t
The New Swarnima scheme from Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam provides low-interest loans of up to ₹2 lakh to women from the Rabari and Bharwad communities who want to start their own business. The loan ca
This National Livestock Mission scheme provides a 50% capital subsidy (up to ₹25 lakh) to entrepreneurs and organizations setting up rural poultry Parent Farms, Hatcheries, or Brooder/Mother Units wit
The National Livestock Mission Piggery Entrepreneur scheme offers a one-time 50% capital subsidy of up to ₹30 lakh to set up pig breeder farms with at least 100 sows and 25 boars. It targets individua
PRISM Category-2 by DSIR supports Indian citizen innovators, startups, and MSMEs with grants of up to ₹20 lakh (or 90% of project cost) to build working prototypes, conduct testing and trials, file pa
The PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) offers 4–6% financial incentives on incremental sales of AC and LED components manufactured in India, running FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29 with a total
The PLI Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components provides 8–16% incentives on incremental sales for manufacturers of electric vehicles (battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell) and advanced auto com
SITARE-GYTI is a central government grant for postgraduate and PhD students in India developing biotech innovations with real commercial potential. Selected students receive up to ₹15 lakh in mileston
This Gujarat state scheme funds R&D institutions that conduct contract or sponsored research on behalf of industries or government agencies. Recognized research bodies can receive up to 50% of project
This Gujarat state scheme provides financial support to set up new laboratories or modernize existing R&D labs run by State or Central government institutions. Eligible institutions can apply for fund
Private developers building logistics facilities or parks in Gujarat can get a full exemption from paying electricity duty from the day operations begin. This benefit is part of Gujarat's Integrated L
Private developers setting up new logistics facilities or parks in Gujarat can get a full reimbursement of the Stamp Duty paid when purchasing land for the project. This is part of Gujarat's Integrate
Gujarat industrial companies, associations, and recognized R&D institutions can get up to 30% subsidy on machinery and equipment costs when setting up a new R&D or Product Development Centre. The maxi
Market committees in Gujarat's smaller (Category C and D) areas can get up to 90% of construction costs funded to build retail outlets or Krishi Malls where farmers sell their produce directly — no mi
This central government scheme under the National Technical Textile Mission trains workers, students, and professionals in technical textiles — specialty fabrics used in medical, agricultural, constru
Indian incubators can apply to receive up to ₹5 crore in grant funding from the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) to disburse as seed money to early-stage startups in their portfolio. The grant i
DPIIT-recognized startups can apply for seed funding of up to ₹50 lakh through selected incubators under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). Up to ₹20 lakh is available as a non-repayable gran
New sugar cooperative factories in Gujarat can receive a 30% share capital contribution from the State Government towards their project setup costs, reducing the financial burden on cooperative member
Individuals, SHGs, FPOs, and cooperatives can get a 50% capital subsidy (up to ₹25 lakh) to set up livestock and poultry breeding units under the National Livestock Mission. The subsidy is routed thro
The TTDF scheme provides grants to Indian startups, MSMEs, companies, and academic institutions working on telecom R&D and commercialization, funded from 5% of Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises can get up to 80% of their product testing fees reimbursed — capped at ₹1,00,000 per claim — under this Ministry of MSME scheme. It covers testing at NABL or BI
Micro and small enterprises registered with NSIC can join government-organized consortia to bid on large government and private tenders they could not win alone — NSIC groups similar manufacturers, fi
Indian exporters can import raw materials and inputs completely duty-free under the Advance Authorisation (AA) scheme, as long as those inputs are used to manufacture goods for export. Both manufactur
Government and private Ayush (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathy) drug manufacturers and testing labs can receive grants to upgrade their facilities, quality systems, and regulatory infrastructure un
Indian steel companies and individuals can apply for the Bharat Steel Awards, recognizing excellence in efficiency, exports, sustainability, innovation, R&D, indigenization, safety, and exceptional co
Registered MSMEs can receive government grants covering 60–75% of the cost of hiring professional design consultants to develop new products or redesign existing ones, with total project cost up to ₹4
The Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme lets Indian manufacturers and service exporters import machinery and equipment at zero customs duty and zero IGST, making it cheaper to upgrade product
SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises can get reimbursed for the annual membership fee they pay to Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) — bodies that help businesses access export markets. The reimburse
The Group Workshed Scheme from the Ministry of Textiles helps powerloom weavers pool resources and build shared worksheds for shuttleless looms in a cluster, improving working conditions and operation
The MSME Incubation Scheme funds recognized institutions — colleges, universities, R&D centers, and NGOs — to run business incubators that help early-stage MSME ideas get validated at the proof-of-con
The MSME IPR Scheme helps registered micro, small, and medium enterprises protect their inventions and branding by reimbursing costs for filing patents, trademarks, geographical indications (GI), and
First-time MSE exporters can get reimbursements on three types of export startup costs: EPC membership fees, export insurance premiums, and product testing/quality certifications needed to enter globa
The MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme by the Ministry of MSME helps small businesses get certified for Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) manufacturing — a quality and environmental standard that
The Modified Market Development Assistance (MMDA) scheme by KVIC provides financial assistance to registered Khadi institutions, artisans, and workers based on a percentage of the production cost. It
This central government scheme under the National Livestock Mission helps State Animal Husbandry Departments import high-quality exotic pig breeds to improve the genetics of local pig populations and
This National Livestock Mission scheme provides one-time government grants to State Animal Husbandry Departments to set up pig semen collection and processing labs at government pig farms, enabling ar
The Rubber Board provides planting subsidies to rubber growers in traditional areas (Kerala, Tamil Nadu), non-traditional regions, and the North-East to accelerate new rubber planting and replanting u
SC/ST-owned MSMEs can get a 25% capital subsidy — up to ₹25 lakh — on bank loans taken to purchase plant, machinery, or equipment, through this Ministry of MSME scheme under the National SC/ST Hub (NS
DRDO's Technology Development Fund (TDF) supports Indian MSMEs and DPIIT-recognized startups building cutting-edge defence technology by funding up to 90% of project costs — with projects valued at up
SAKSHAM KVK 2.0 is a free, Gujarat state-run skill development program providing 300-hour vocational training courses at local centers across all 33 districts, covering technical, service, and trade r
The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) helps DPIIT-recognised startups get collateral-free loans of up to ₹20 crore from banks and NBFCs, with the government guaranteeing 75–85% of the loan a
The Raw Material Assistance Scheme by NSIC (under the Ministry of MSME) helps manufacturing and service MSMEs finance the purchase of raw materials — both domestic and imported — with credit support f
The Ministry of Tourism's Entrepreneurship Programme offers free 150-hour hospitality skill training in five trades — Tandoor Cook, Barman, Baker, Homestay Caretaker, and Halwai (Indian Sweets) — to a
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) was announced as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan and aims for the overall promotion & development of scientific beekeeping in the country to achieve