Startup India Initiative
Empowering Innovation Through Recognition, Funding, and Regulatory Benefits
| KEY SEGMENTS | BENEFITS | APPLICABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax Exemption (Section 80IAC) | 3-year tax holiday within first 10 years | Eligible startups recognized by DPIIT, within 10 years from incorporation |
| Startup Patent & IPR Application | 80% fee rebate on patents / IPR | All DPIIT-recognized startups |
| Self-Certification | 5-year compliance relaxation under select labour & environmental laws | All DPIIT-recognized startups |
| Public Procurement Norms | GeM listing without prior experience / turnover criteria | All DPIIT-recognized startups |
| KEY SEGMENTS | BENEFITS | APPLICABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax Exemption (Section 80IAC) | 3-year tax holiday within first 10 years | Eligible startups recognized by DPIIT, within 10 years from incorporation |
| Startup Patent & IPR Application | 80% fee rebate on patents / IPR | All DPIIT-recognized startups |
| Self-Certification | 5-year compliance relaxation under select labour & environmental laws | All DPIIT-recognized startups |
| Public Procurement Norms | GeM listing without prior experience / turnover criteria | All DPIIT-recognized startups |
Funding Scheme Under Startup India Initiative
| Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) | • ₹20 L grant for PoC / prototype | Eligible startups within 2 years from incorporation, recognized by DPIIT |
| • ₹50 L investment for scaling |
| Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) | • ₹20 L grant for PoC / prototype | Eligible startups within 2 years from incorporation, recognized by DPIIT |
| • ₹50 L investment for scaling |