Scheme or assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation: Assistance to Startups having a Significant Impact on Society
Up to ₹10 lakh for socially impactful startups · Gujarat
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. The scheme is open to any sector and requires a recommendation from an approved Nodal Institution. Apply online at startup.gujarat.gov.in.
About This Scheme
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. The scheme is open to any sector and requires a recommendation from an approved Nodal Institution. Apply online 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 to Startups having a Significant Impact on Society", provides financial assistance to startups that are developing innovative projects with a significant social impact.
Benefits
- Up to ₹10,00,000 financial assistance for innovative projects with significant social impact
💡 Why Startups Should Care
If your startup addresses a genuine social problem — healthcare access, education, sanitation — this component recognizes and funds that impact specifically, separate from purely commercial innovation funding.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Open to any individual or team with an innovative idea, recommended by an approved Nodal Institution
- Project must have a significant, demonstrable impact on society
- Sector-agnostic: technology, agriculture, healthcare, and more are all eligible
- Startups benefiting from SSIP (Student Startup and Innovation Policy) are also eligible
- Not open to entities formed by splitting or restructuring an existing business
- Cannot be combined with other Gujarat government startup schemes
Exclusions
- Entities formed by splitting or restructuring an existing business are not considered startups
How to Apply
- Visit startup.gujarat.gov.in and register/log in.
- Prepare a pitch presentation detailing the social issue addressed, mission, vision, and product description.
- Submit through the portal with supporting documentation.
- On approval by SLEC, receive the sanctioned financial support.
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 objective of the "Assistance to Startups having a Significant Impact on Society" component?
The "Assistance to Startups having a Significant Impact on Society" component provides financial assistance to startups that are developing innovative projects with a significant social impact.
Who is eligible to apply for assistance under this scheme?
Any startup with an innovative idea or project, which has been recommended by an approved Nodal Institution, is eligible to apply for assistance under this scheme.
What is the maximum amount of financial assistance that can be received?
The maximum financial assistance that a startup can receive under this scheme is up to [?]10,00,000/-.
Which sectors can benefit from this financial assistance?
The scheme is sector-agnostic, meaning it supports startups in any sector, including science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and healthcare.
Can an entity formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business apply for this scheme?
No, an entity formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business is not eligible for assistance under this scheme.
Are startups receiving benefits from other Gujarat startup schemes eligible?
No, startups that are already receiving incentives under other Gujarat startup schemes, except for the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP), are not eligible for assistance under this scheme.
What role does the Nodal Institution play in the application process?
The Nodal Institution evaluates and validates the startup's proposal before recommending it to the Office of the Industries Commissioner for further scrutiny.
What happens after the Nodal Institution recommends a startup’s proposal?
After the recommendation, the proposal is scrutinized by the Office of the Industries Commissioner and then presented to the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) for final approval.
What is the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC)?
The State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) is responsible for giving the final approval and sanction for the startup project proposals.
Can a startup that is part of the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) apply for this scheme?
Yes, startups that are part of the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are eligible to apply for this scheme and receive assistance.
What are the eligibility criteria for the startup project itself?
The startup project must be innovative and have a significant societal impact, irrespective of the sector.
Can a startup in the healthcare sector apply for this scheme?
Yes, startups in the healthcare sector are eligible to apply for assistance, provided their project is innovative and has a significant societal impact.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Pitch presentation (social issue, mission, vision, product/service description)
- Founder identity and eligibility documents