Scheme for assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation: Assistance for Skill Development
Up to ₹1 lakh for startup team skill training · Gujarat startups
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 fundraising. The startup must be recommended by an approved Nodal Institution to be eligible. Apply online through the Startup Gujarat portal at startup.gujarat.gov.in.
About This Scheme
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 fundraising. The startup must be recommended by an approved Nodal Institution to be eligible. Apply online through the Startup Gujarat portal at startup.gujarat.gov.in.
Full official description
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.
Benefits
- Up to ₹1,00,000 reimbursement for skill development training programs
- Training covers soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financial skills
- Enables startups to better understand the ecosystem, raise funds, and scale their projects
💡 Why Startups Should Care
Early-stage founders often lack formal business training — this scheme funds exactly that gap, covering up to ₹1 lakh for courses in areas most startups struggle with: sales, finance, and management. It's a low-friction way to level up your founding team's skills.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Any individual or group with an innovative idea recommended by an approved Nodal Institution
- Open to startups across all sectors: technology, agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, and more
- Startups under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are also eligible
- Entities formed by splitting or restructuring an existing business are NOT eligible
- Startups already receiving benefits from other Gujarat government startup schemes are NOT eligible
Exclusions
- Entities formed by splitting or restructuring an existing business are not considered startups
- Startups already availing similar benefits under other schemes may not be eligible
How to Apply
- Visit startup.gujarat.gov.in and click "Register" to log in or create an account.
- Enrol your team in relevant training programs (soft skills, managerial, marketing, or financing).
- Retain the training brochure, fee receipt, and completion certificate.
- Submit these documents through the portal for reimbursement.
- Assistance is disbursed after verification of training completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 for Skill Development" component?
The "Assistance for Skill Development" component aims to provide financial support to startups for training programs that enhance their soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financial skills.
How much financial assistance can a startup receive under the scheme?
A startup can receive up to [?]1,00,000/- for participating in skill development training programs, provided on a reimbursement basis.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Any individual or group with an innovative idea or concept, who has been recommended by an approved Nodal Institution, is eligible to apply for the scheme.
Is the scheme limited to specific sectors?
No, the scheme is sector-agnostic and supports startups from various sectors, including technology, agriculture, healthcare, and others.
Can startups that are already receiving benefits from other government schemes apply?
Startups that are receiving incentives under any other startup scheme of the Government of Gujarat are not eligible for this scheme, except those availing benefits under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP).
What kind of training programs are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance for training programs that focus on soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financing skills for startups.
Who is responsible for evaluating startup proposals?
The Nodal Institution is responsible for evaluating and recommending startup proposals. The proposals are then scrutinized and approved by the Industries Commissioner and the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC).
Can student startups apply for the scheme?
Yes, startups that are availing benefits under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are eligible to apply for this scheme.
How is the financial assistance disbursed to startups?
Financial assistance is disbursed on a reimbursement basis after the startup participates in the approved training programs.
Are there any restrictions on the type of startups that can apply for this scheme?
Yes, startups that are formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business are not eligible to apply for this scheme.
Can a startup from any sector apply for the skill development assistance?
Yes, startups from all sectors, including science, technology, engineering, agriculture, healthcare, and others, are eligible for this scheme.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Informative document of the training program (brochure, leaflet, or host organization letter)
- Receipt of fees paid for the training program
- Certificate of completion