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.

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.

A startup can receive up to ₹1,00,000/- for participating in skill development training programs, provided on a reimbursement basis.

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.

No, the scheme is sector-agnostic and supports startups from various sectors, including technology, agriculture, healthcare, and others.

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).

The scheme provides financial assistance for training programs that focus on soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financing skills for startups.

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).

Yes, startups that are availing benefits under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are eligible to apply for this scheme.

Financial assistance is disbursed on a reimbursement basis after the startup participates in the approved training programs.

Yes, startups that are formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business are not eligible to apply for this scheme.

Yes, startups from all sectors, including science, technology, engineering, agriculture, healthcare, and others, are eligible for this scheme.