Scheme for Assistance for Startups/Innovation - Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020

This scheme is closed: Operative period ended 2025-08-06 per the official page (page last modified 2025-11-24); no extension or successor scheme seen. Check the official page for any reopening.

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

Seed support up to INR 30 lakh; allowance INR 20,000/month (INR 25,000 for women-led) for a year; up to INR 10 lakh extra for social impact; up to INR 3 lakh for accelerators; GVFL pre-Series A INR 50 lakh-3 crore

Funding available

Seed support, sustenance allowance and other assistance for startups recommended by approved nodal institutions in Gujarat.

Eligibility Criteria

Individual or group with an innovative idea recommended by an approved Nodal Institution; any sector; not available to startups already incentivised under another Gujarat startup scheme (SSIP beneficiaries may also apply).

What You Get

Seed support
Sustenance allowance
Soft-skills training up to INR 1 lakh
Acceleration support
Pre-Series A via GVFL
1% extra interest subsidy

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: Industries Commissionerate / Startup Gujarat Cell, Government of Gujarat
Ministry / Dept: State
Level: Gujarat
Status: Check official site

Startup Stage

IdeationValidationEarly Revenue