The "Scheme for Assistance for Startups / Innovation" has been introduced to encourage R&D and start innovation and entrepreneurship at different levels of the startup cycle. The scheme...
Scheme For Assistance For Start Ups/ Innovation Gujarat सरकार की योजना है (Startup & Innovation श्रेणी), जो Gujarat में लागू है। जानकारी का स्रोत/विभाग: Industries and Mines Department। आवेदन पूरे साल खुले हैं या अंतिम तिथि घोषित नहीं है। आधिकारिक पेज: ifp.gujarat.gov.in।
Any individual/group of individuals having an innovative idea/concept and recommended by an approved Nodal Institution will be eligible to get recognized as a startup under this scheme.
The innovative project can be from any sector or any faculty/branch of science/ technology/ engineering/ agriculture/ healthcare and no innovation worth its name is restricted from availing assistance just because of its being in a particular sector, making this a sector agnostic scheme.
**Note 1:** An entity formed by splitting up or reconstruction of an existing business shall not be considered a 'Startup'.
**Note 2:** The startups which are availing incentives as a 'startup' in any other 'startup scheme' of the Government of Gujarat will not get incentives under this scheme. However, the startups/innovators availing benefits under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) would also be eligible to avail of assistance under this scheme.
> **For Nodal Institution:**
Any University, Government approved/ affiliated/ recognized educational institution, Incubation center, PSU, R&D Institutions, private and other establishments operating in Gujarat.
The institution should be registered under the Companies Act-2013, rule of Section 8, as a 'non-profit making company'.
The institution should have separate spaces and engage full-time employees for the purpose.
> **For Mentor:**
The mentor means a resource person who is registered under this scheme and associated/recommended by the Nodal Institution.
आवेदन कैसे करें
**Offline**
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For Approval/Sanction as Nodal Institution
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An eligible Institution intending to promote startups shall submit its proposal on the online Portal to register itself as a Nodal Institution under this scheme.
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The registered Nodal Institution shall apply to the IC office with requisites in the prescribed format, for getting approval/sanction as a Nodal institution.
ज़रूरी दस्तावेज़
Problem statement
Objective for the startup or innovation
Description of product/ service
How does it work?
USP/Uniqueness of the product/service
Target market and customers
Competition analysis – key competitors, the advantage of product/ service over competition, etc.
Detailed project cost breakup
Tentative action plan for the next 3-5 years
Revenue projections for the next 3-5 years
Social issue that a startup intends to address
Mission of the startup
Vision of the startup
Details of the stakeholders who benefited from the social impact generated by the startup
Describe the measurable social impact generated by the startup. You must support it with photographs, interviews/testimonials of stakeholders/beneficiaries, recognitions or achievements, etc.
Describe the non-measurable social impact generated by the startup. You must support it with photographs, interviews/testimonials of stakeholders/beneficiaries, recognitions or achievements, etc.
त्वरित जवाब
What Is The Objective Of The Scheme For Assistance For Start-Ups/Innovation?
Ans: The objective of the scheme is to encourage and support start-ups and innovative projects in the state of Gujarat.
Who Is Eligible To Apply For The Scheme?
Ans: Any individual, group of individuals, or registered companies in the state of Gujarat with innovative business ideas are eligible to apply for the scheme.
Is There Any Age Limit For The Applicant?
Ans: No, there is no age limit for the applicant to apply for the scheme.
What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance Provided Under The Scheme?
Ans: The maximum amount of financial assistance provided under the scheme is INR 50 lakhs.
What Is The Duration Of The Scheme?
Ans: The scheme is valid for a period of five years from the date of implementation.
What Is The Application Process For The Scheme?
Ans: The application process for the scheme involves filling an online application form and submitting the required documents.
Can An Applicant Submit More Than One Application?
Ans: No, an applicant can submit only one application for the scheme.
How Long Does It Take To Get A Response After Submitting The Application?
Ans: The response time for the application varies and may take up to 30 days.
What Is The Selection Process For The Scheme?
Ans: The selection process for the scheme involves scrutiny of the application, site visits, and evaluation by the selection committee.
What Are The Evaluation Criteria For The Scheme?
Ans: The evaluation criteria for the scheme include innovation, market potential, social impact, sustainability, and financial viability of the project.