Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
National SC-ST Hub Scheme
MARKET ACCESSSTARTUP-RELEVANT
- Stage
- Capacity building / market access
- Indicative amount
- 25% subsidy or ₹25 lakh on plant & machinery
What it is for
Helps SC/ST-owned MSMEs meet public procurement policy obligations and build technology/business capabilities.
Who can apply
SC/ST-owned MSMEs and entrepreneurs, including startup MSMEs.
What you get
Training, market linkages, and vendor development, plus subsidy support (e.g. Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme, Business Acceleration Programme).
How to apply
Register through the scheme's programme components — contact ni-msme or your local MSME Development Institute.
Best suited for
An SC/ST entrepreneur running an MSME wanting to compete for government procurement.
Official links
- National SC-ST Hub Scheme — ni-msme official page https://www.nimsme.gov.in/about-scheme/national-sc-st-hub-scheme
Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.