Design Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme

Design scheme will help MSMEs to avail advice on all aspects of design. It helps MSMEs realize and achieve their design-related objectives. This specialist advice will be provided...

Key details

Benefits

**Design Project:** Financial assistance under this activity will be utilised for engagement of design consultants for design interventions and expenses pertaining to development of prototype/product. For the design projects approved for any MSME, 75% (Micro) and 60% (Small & Medium) of the total project cost will be contributed by Government of India, up to a maximum of ₹ 40,000,00/- and the remaining project cost will be borne by MSMEs and deposited to the IA.

The total project cost will be provided as a grant in 3 stages:

Stage 1: Strategy & Concept- 40%

Stage 2: Detail Design - 30%

Stage 3: Successful Completion of the prototype/product and Final Report submission - 30%.

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**Student Project:** This component supports design work of bona-fide students by providing financial assistance up to ₹ 2,50,000/-. For the student design projects approved for any MSME,75% of the total project cost will be contributed by Government of India, up to a maximum of ₹ 2,50,000/- and the remaining project cost will be borne by MSME and deposited to the IA.

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Online**
  2. **Registration Process:**
  3. After opening the website [https://innovative.msme.gov.in/](https://innovative.msme.gov.in/) , click on **Design**.
  4. On the next window, click on **Join Design Scheme.**
  5. Put the **Udyam Registration Number** along with the **Registered Moblile Number**.
  6. Click on **Validate**.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Design Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme / what is the eligibility?

1. The beneficiary unit(s) must typically be a registered micro, small or medium enterprises. 1. Should have a valid Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) or Udyam Registration certificate.

What are the benefits of Design Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme?

**Design Project:** Financial assistance under this activity will be utilised for engagement of design consultants for design interventions and expenses pertaining to development of prototype/product. For the design projects approved for any MSME, 75% (Micro) and 60% (Small & Mediu...

How to apply online for Design Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme?

**Online** **Registration Process:** Step 01: After opening the website [https://innovative.msme.gov.in/](https://innovative.msme.gov.in/) , click on **Design**. Step 02: On the next window, click on **Join Design Scheme.** Step 03: Put the **Udyam Registration Number** along with the **Re...

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Last updated: 18 Jul 2026