About this business scheme
The "Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation" under the Gujarat Industrial Policy, aims to drive economic growth by generating jobs, fostering competition, and introducing next-gen solutions.
The "Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat under the Gujarat Industrial Policy. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, it aims to drive economic growth by generating jobs, fostering competition, and introducing next-gen solutions.
The component "Assistance for Skill Development" provides financial support for startups to participate in training programs designed to enhance their soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financial skills. This initiative aims to enable startups to better understand the ecosystem, raise funds, commercialize their ideas, and scale up their projects.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Scheme for assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation: Assistance for Skill Development (SFASISD) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Industries and Mines Department |
| Launch year | 2020 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Business |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | startup.gujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Infra |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 60 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Financial Assistance: Startups can receive up to Rs. 1,00,000/- for skill development training programs on a reimbursement basis.
- Skill Enhancement: Focused training to improve soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financing skills.
Who qualifies
- Any individual or group of individuals with an innovative idea or concept, recommended by an approved Nodal Institution, is eligible.
- The scheme is open to startups in any sector or branch of science, technology, engineering, agriculture, healthcare, etc., making it sector-agnostic.
Note: Startups availing benefits under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are also eligible.
Who is not eligible
- Entities formed by splitting or restructuring an existing business are not considered startups under this scheme.
- Startups availing benefits under other startup schemes of the Government of Gujarat are ineligible.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Registration Process:
Step 1: Visit the online portal and click on the "Register" button, located at the top right corner.
Step 2: Enter Email ID and click on Next button. Verify the details and click on "Submit" to get registered on portal.
Step 3: Upon login, fill in the details on Common Application Form. Click on "Sign Up".
Application Process:
Step 1: Visit the online portal and click on Login button. Enter Registered Email ID and Password and click on the "Sign In" button
Step 2: In "Dashboard" section fill in all the required details.
Step 3: Click on Apply Now Icon located at Dashboard of User.
Step 4: From the list Select the Scheme and Fill the Application details.
Contact Us:
Startup Gujarat Cell
Office of Industries Commissionerate
Block No: 1, 3rd Floor, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector: 11, Gandhinagar - 382010 Gujarat, INDIA.
079-23252588 / 1800-233-0616
icstup@gujarat.gov.in
Important dates
| Launch / start | 07 Aug 2020 |
|---|
Terms used in this scheme
- Startups (For The Purpose Of This Scheme)
- Any individual/group of individuals having innovative idea/concept after legal registration as LLP, Partnership or Private Limited Company. However, an entity shall cease to be a Startup on completion of ten years from the date of its incorporation/ registration or if its turnover for any previous year exceeds one hundred crore rupees.
- “limited liability partnership” shall have the meaning as assigned to it in clause (n) of subsection (1) of Section 2 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008;
- “partnership firm” means a firm registered under section 59 of the Partnership Act, 1932;
- “private limited company” shall have the meaning as assigned to it in clause (66) Section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013;
- ‘turnover” shall have the meaning as assigned to it in clause (91) Section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013
- “Entity” is working towards innovation, development or improvement of products or processes or services, or if it is a scalable business model with a high potential of employment generation or wealth creation.
- Innovative Project
An innovative project is a project that seeks to introduce new technology or make changes in the existing technology by implementing large and small, radical and incremental changes, resulting into the formulation of novel products, processes or services.
- Mentor
An individual/ resource person/expert who provides mentoring support to Startups through Nodal Institutes, possess domain/subject expertise and knowledge of Startup ecosystem of the state.
- Nodal Institution
Nodal Institution means an Institution which is approved /sanctioned by SLEC and intend to nurture and develop startups through resources, mentorship, networking and other common services such as infrastructure, equipment and facilities available in the institution.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the "Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation"?
The "Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat under the Gujarat Industrial Policy. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, aims to drive economic growth by generating jobs, fostering competition, and introducing next-gen solutions.
What is the purpose of the "Assistance for Skill Development" component?
The "Assistance for Skill Development" component aims to provide financial support to startups for training programs that enhance their soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financial skills.
How much financial assistance can a startup receive under the scheme?
A startup can receive up to Rs. 1,00,000/- for participating in skill development training programs, provided on a reimbursement basis.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Any individual or group with an innovative idea or concept, who has been recommended by an approved Nodal Institution, is eligible to apply for the scheme.
Is the scheme limited to specific sectors?
No, the scheme is sector-agnostic and supports startups from various sectors, including technology, agriculture, healthcare, and others.
Can startups that are already receiving benefits from other government schemes apply?
Startups that are receiving incentives under any other startup scheme of the Government of Gujarat are not eligible for this scheme, except those availing benefits under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP).
What kind of training programs are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance for training programs that focus on soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financing skills for startups.
Who is responsible for evaluating startup proposals?
The Nodal Institution is responsible for evaluating and recommending startup proposals. The proposals are then scrutinized and approved by the Industries Commissioner and the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC).
Can student startups apply for the scheme?
Yes, startups that are availing benefits under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are eligible to apply for this scheme.
How is the financial assistance disbursed to startups?
Financial assistance is disbursed on a reimbursement basis after the startup participates in the approved training programs.
Are there any restrictions on the type of startups that can apply for this scheme?
Yes, startups that are formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business are not eligible to apply for this scheme.
Can a startup from any sector apply for the skill development assistance?
Yes, startups from all sectors, including science, technology, engineering, agriculture, healthcare, and others, are eligible for this scheme.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines ic.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
- User Manual startup.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
- Document Checklist ic.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
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