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Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh

Chief Minister's Startup/Innovation Projects/New Industries Scheme

Pays Himachal Pradesh startups a monthly sustenance allowance plus marketing and patent grants.

Between cyclesDepartment of Industries, Government of Himachal PradeshIndia
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The scheme's own focus-area list is broader than a fixed sector menu: alongside cleantech, agriculture, food processing, tourism, IT/hardware and biotechnology, it also names retail and a broad bucket covering rural infrastructure, crafts, arts, water and sanitation, renewable energy and healthcare, plus a general catch-all for technology-driven innovation in any sector. Patent reimbursement isn't…

What this grant funds

The scheme backs startups, innovation projects and new industries recommended by a state-recognised Host Institution incubator, across focus areas including cleantech, agriculture, food processing, tourism, IT/hardware and biotechnology.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-
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