• Government of Gujarat Startup Scheme

    Funding up to ₹30 Lakhs

    Please refer to the official Scheme Guidelines issued by the Government of Gujarat before applying. If you have any questions, feel free to write to us at vs@ahduni.edu.in.

    Purpose

    • Facilitate the growth of innovative startups in Gujarat through funding support, mentoring, and infrastructural assistance.
    • Encourage research, development, and entrepreneurship, helping new ventures progress from early-stage ideas to market-ready solutions.
    • Strengthen the overall startup ecosystem in Gujarat by nurturing a pipeline of enterprises focused on job creation and economic vitality.

    Who Can Apply

    • Individuals or teams based in Gujarat with a novel idea or product concept recommended by a recognized Nodal Institute.
    • Registered entities (LLP, Partnership, or Private Limited Company) that have not exceeded ten years of incorporation and an annual turnover of INR 100 crore in any financial year.
    • Startups must be focused on developing innovative products, processes, or services that demonstrate high potential for employment creation or wealth generation.
    • Nodal Institutes must be approved by the designated committee, equipped with infrastructure and a qualified team to mentor startups.

    Who Cannot Apply

    • Entities formed by reconstructing or splitting off from an existing business.
    • Startups already availing incentives for the same purpose under another Government of Gujarat startup scheme (excluding those under Student Startup and Innovation Policy).
    • Ventures that do not demonstrate a new or improved technology, product, or service.

    Benefits of the Grant

    • Grant of up to INR 30 lakh: Supports prototype development, professional services, marketing, and other critical startup expenses.
    • Additional INR 10 lakh: Available for startups working on high-impact projects with significant social benefits.
    • Monthly Allowance: Up to INR 20,000 for one year (or INR 25,000 if the startup has at least one woman co-founder).
    • Incubation & Mentoring: Nodal Institutes provide workspace, business mentoring, and dedicated facilities, such as design labs or specialized fabrication areas.
    • Interest Subsidy: Potential 1% extra interest subsidy (up to a maximum of 9% on eligible term loans).
    • Access to Acceleration Programs: Financial support for recognized national and international accelerator participation.

    Approved Usage of Funds

    • Product development, including purchase of raw materials, consumables, and related software/hardware.
    • Testing and trials, including prototyping or pilot runs for commercialization viability.
    • Market research and marketing activities, such as event participation fees to showcase products.
    • Professional services, covering design, engineering, and consultancy relevant to product or service refinement.

    Prohibited Usage of Funds

    • Personal travel, accommodation, or any general living expenses beyond the permitted sustenance allowance.
    • Repayment of existing loans or commitments not related to current innovation activities.
    • Expenses that do not directly contribute to prototype development or commercialization (e.g., unrelated infrastructure or personal asset creation).

    Terms and Conditions

    • The scheme is valid for five years from its commencement date, subject to any changes by the government.
    • Startups must maintain active engagement with their assigned Nodal Institute throughout the duration of support.
    • Only one grant support can be availed under this scheme; startups cannot simultaneously receive other state-sponsored startup grants for the same project.
    • Final decisions on eligibility, fund disbursement, and project evaluation rest with the designated committees and the Office of the Industries Commissioner.
    • Recipients must adhere to progress monitoring, financial audits, and any additional compliance requirements as stipulated by the granting authority.

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