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 to Startups having a Significant Impact on Society" component provides financial assistance to startups that are developing innovative projects with a significant social impact.

Any startup with an innovative idea or project, which has been recommended by an approved Nodal Institution, is eligible to apply for assistance under this scheme.

The maximum financial assistance that a startup can receive under this scheme is up to ₹10,00,000/-.

The scheme is sector-agnostic, meaning it supports startups in any sector, including science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and healthcare.

No, an entity formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business is not eligible for assistance under this scheme.

No, startups that are already receiving incentives under other Gujarat startup schemes, except for the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP), are not eligible for assistance under this scheme.

The Nodal Institution evaluates and validates the startup’s proposal before recommending it to the Office of the Industries Commissioner for further scrutiny.

After the recommendation, the proposal is scrutinized by the Office of the Industries Commissioner and then presented to the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) for final approval.

The State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) is responsible for giving the final approval and sanction for the startup project proposals.

Yes, startups that are part of the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are eligible to apply for this scheme and receive assistance.

The startup project must be innovative and have a significant societal impact, irrespective of the sector.

Yes, startups in the healthcare sector are eligible to apply for assistance, provided their project is innovative and has a significant societal impact.