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Design Linked Incentive Scheme
Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
Up to 50% of design cost (cap Rs 15 crore); 4-6% of net sales over 5 years (cap Rs 30 crore)
Funding available
Semicon India incentive that reimburses part of chip-design costs and pays sales-linked incentives to domestic startups and MSMEs.
Eligibility Criteria
Domestic companies, startups and MSMEs in semiconductor design with over 50% resident Indian ownership.
What You Get
- EDA tool access, design reimbursement, deployment-linked incentive
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- Governing Body
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) / India Semiconductor Mission
- Ministry / Dept
- MeitY
- Level
- Central Government
- Status
- Ongoing
Startup Stage
ValidationEarly Revenue
Target Sectors
Semiconductors