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Haryana startup schemes
18 state schemes under the Haryana State Startup Policy 2022. These are separate from the 70 central schemes and have their own eligibility rules — most require registration as a Category 1 startup with the Startup Haryana Cell at DITECH. Amounts and eligibility are summarised; always confirm the live scheme guideline before acting.
GRANT#1
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Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Haryana (DITECH) / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- Seed grant of up to INR 10 lakh per startup, to be used for idea validation, prototyping, proof-of-concept, travel costs, and field/market research, skill training or marketing.
- Who can apply:
- Startups registered with Startup Haryana Cell, DITECH under Category 1 (DPIIT-recognised, registered office in Haryana); allocation is block-category based: 100 startups in 'A' category blocks, 250 in 'B', 750 in 'C', and 1000 in 'D' category blocks.
How to apply →GRANT#2
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DITECH / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- Reimbursement of 30% of lease rental for general startups, and 45% for startups with only women founders, for a period of 1 year, subject to a maximum of INR 5 lakh.
- Who can apply:
- Category 1 startups registered with Startup Haryana Cell, DITECH, operating from incubators, IT Parks, Industrial Clusters, or any other notified location.
How to apply →IP#3
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DITECH / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- 100% reimbursement of actual patent expenses — including filing fees, consultancy fees, search fees, maintenance fees and publishing fees — for both domestic and international patent registrations, subject to a maximum of INR 25 lakh.
- Who can apply:
- Category 1 startups registered with Startup Haryana Cell, DITECH.
How to apply →GRANT#4
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DITECH / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- 50% reimbursement of Net State GST (SGST) paid, for 7 years, capped at 100% of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI).
- Who can apply:
- Category 1 startups registered with Startup Haryana Cell, DITECH, operating in Haryana.
How to apply →MARKET ACCESS#5
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DITECH / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- Support of up to INR 2.5 lakh to attend national acceleration programs, and up to INR 5 lakh for international acceleration programs.
- Who can apply:
- Category 1 startups registered with Startup Haryana Cell, DITECH.
How to apply →GRANT#6
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DITECH / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- 75% reimbursement of expenses incurred for cloud computing/storage on Haryana-based data centres, up to INR 2.5 lakh per startup per year, for a period of 5 years.
- Who can apply:
- Category 1 startups registered with Startup Haryana Cell, DITECH, using Haryana-based data centres for cloud computing/storage.
How to apply →INCUBATION#7
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DITECH / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- Government Host Institutes: capital grant of 50% of Capital Investment (excluding land cost), capped at INR 2 crore. Private Host Institutes: capital grant of 50% of Capital Investment (excluding land cost), capped at INR 1 crore, limited to 5 private incubators per year.
- Who can apply:
- Government Host Institutes and Private Host Institutes registered/registering as Incubators with Startup Haryana Cell, DITECH (must meet the Incubator eligibility conditions, including minimum 10,000 sq. ft. built-up space for private incubators, owned or leased for at least 5 years); only 5 private incubators are approved per year.
How to apply →INCUBATION#8
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DITECH / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- 50% reimbursement of lease rent paid, for a period of 3 years, up to a maximum of INR 5 lakh per annum per Incubator.
- Who can apply:
- Registered Incubators (Government-owned/-supported or private) operating from buildings owned by Government Departments/Boards/Corporations/Companies or other Government Institutions, on a rent basis.
How to apply →INCUBATION#9
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DITECH / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- 100% reimbursement of Stamp Duty and Registration fees on purchase/lease of land, office space, or IT building, after commencement of commercial operations/services and within 5 years of the purchase/lease date.
- Who can apply:
- Registered Incubators purchasing or leasing land/office space/IT building for their incubation centre, claiming within 5 years of the purchase/lease.
How to apply →INCUBATION#10
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DITECH / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- Mentoring assistance of up to INR 2.5 lakh per incubator, capped at a maximum of INR 25 lakh per annum (across incubators, per the overall scheme allocation).
- Who can apply:
- Government-owned/supported/sponsored Incubators registered with Startup Haryana Cell, DITECH.
How to apply →MARKET ACCESS#11
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DITECH / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- Financial assistance on an actual-cost basis, subject to a maximum of INR 50 lakh per event; a maximum of 12 such events supported by the State Government annually.
- Who can apply:
- Industry Associations, Incubators, or Government Departments leading a delegation of startups to a National/International Fair/Exhibition, or organising such a fair/exhibition/seminar.
How to apply →INCUBATION#12
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DITECH / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- Assistance up to a limit of INR 20 lakh per event, to organise an annual startup competition fest.
- Who can apply:
- Eligible Institutes of National Importance, State Universities, and Central Universities based in Haryana with an incubator established on their premises.
How to apply →INCUBATION#13
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DITECH / Startup Haryana Cell
- What you get:
- 100% electricity duty exemption for 12 years in 'D' category blocks, 10 years in 'C' category blocks, and 7 years in 'B' category blocks.
- Who can apply:
- Registered Incubators located in 'B', 'C' or 'D' category blocks in Haryana.
How to apply →INCUBATION#14
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DITECH
- What you get:
- For new incubators: financial assistance up to INR 50 lakh per Incubator (capital) plus INR 20 lakh yearly for recurring expenditure for 5 years. For existing incubators: financial assistance up to INR 10 lakh per Incubator to upgrade facilities with new-age technologies (IoT, FinTech, Robotics, AI, etc.).
- Who can apply:
- Government universities and other Government institutions in Haryana, either setting up a new incubator or upgrading an existing one.
How to apply →INCUBATION#15
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DITECH, in collaboration with NASSCOM/CII/FICCI/ASSOCHAM/PHD/CIIE
- What you get:
- Financial support of INR 4 crore for capital expenditure (furnishing/equipping the bare shell space — networking, bandwidth, lease line, air conditioning, furniture) plus INR 1 crore yearly for 3 years of recurring expenditure, at Panchkula, Hissar and other potential locations. If set up directly by an industry association/body, support is reimbursed post-expenditure and commencement of operations. The existing Gurugram Startup Warehouse also receives 3 further years of recurring expenditure support.
- Who can apply:
- Government Departments or Government entities partnering with NASSCOM/CII/FICCI/ASSOCHAM/PHD/Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) to set up a startup warehouse; industry associations/bodies may also set one up directly, on a reimbursement basis.
How to apply →INCUBATION#16
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DITECH, in collaboration with Internet & Mobile Association of India / Central-State Government Universities / relevant industry bodies
- What you get:
- Financial support of INR 4 crore for capital expenditure, plus yearly support of INR 1 crore for three years, at Panchkula, Hissar, and other potential locations in Block 'C' and Block 'D'.
- Who can apply:
- Government Departments or Government entities partnering with the Internet & Mobile Association of India, Central/State Government universities, or another relevant industry association/body; industry associations/bodies may set one up directly on a reimbursement basis.
How to apply →MARKET ACCESS#17
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Government of Haryana (across departments)
- What you get:
- Exemption from Tender Fee and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD); concession in Performance Security requirements; concession on Turnover eligibility criteria; and waiver of prior-experience requirements for eligible startups.
- Who can apply:
- Category 1 or Category 2 startups registered with Startup Haryana Cell, DITECH, whose product/service meets the desired tender specifications.
How to apply →MIXED#18
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DITECH / Haryana Enterprise Promotion Centre
- What you get:
- Permission to file self-certifications and exemption from routine inspections under: the Factories Act 1948; Minimum Wages Act 1948; Payment of Wages Act 1936; Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act 1970; Payment of Bonus Act 1965; Payment of Gratuity Act 1972; Maternity Benefit Act 1961; Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act 1980; Punjab Shops & Commercial Establishments Act 1958; Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act 1979; Equal Remuneration Act 1976; Motor Transport Workers Act 1961; Punjab Industrial Establishments (Holidays & Leave) Act 1965; and the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 (and rules under each). All regulatory clearances are also processed under the Single Roof Clearance System of the Haryana Enterprise Promotion Centre.
- Who can apply:
- Startups and Incubators registered under the Haryana State Startup Policy 2022.
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