Scheme for assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation: Assistance for Skill Development

Description
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, it aims to drive economic growth by generating jobs, fostering competition, and introducing next-gen solutions. The component "Assistance for Skill Development" provides financial support for startups to participate in training programs designed to enhance their soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financial skills. This initiative aims to enable startups to better understand the ecosystem, raise funds, commercialize their ideas, and scale up their projects.

Exclusions
• Entities formed by splitting or restructuring an existing business are not considered startups under this scheme.
• Startups availing benefits under other startup schemes of the Government of Gujarat are ineligible.

Definitions
Startups (For The Purpose Of This Scheme)

Innovative Project

Mentor

Nodal Institution

Benefits
• **Financial Assistance:** Startups can receive up to ₹1,00,000/- for skill development training programs on a reimbursement basis. - **Skill Enhancement:** Focused training to improve soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financing skills.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - Any individual or group of individuals with an innovative idea or concept, recommended by an approved Nodal Institution, is eligible.
2. - The scheme is open to startups in any sector or branch of science, technology, engineering, agriculture, healthcare, etc., making it sector-agnostic.
3. > **Note:** Startups availing benefits under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are also eligible.

Application Process
Step 1: Startup Gujarat Cell
Office of Industries Commissionerate
Block No: 1, 3rd Floor, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector: 11, Gandhinagar - 382010 Gujarat, INDIA.
079-23252588 / 1800-233-0616
[email protected]
Online

Startup Gujarat Cell
Office of Industries Commissionerate
Block No: 1, 3rd Floor, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector: 11, Gandhinagar - 382010 Gujarat, INDIA.
079-23252588 / 1800-233-0616
[email protected]

Required Documents
• Informative document of the training program (brochure, leaflet, letter from host organization etc.)
• Receipt of fees paid for participating in the training program
• Certificate of completion of training program, clearly indicating name of the participants (founder/co-founders of startup)
• Undertaking

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the "Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation"?
A: 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.

Q: What is the purpose of the "Assistance for Skill Development" component?
A: 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.

Q: How much financial assistance can a startup receive under the scheme?
A: A startup can receive up to [?]1,00,000/- for participating in skill development training programs, provided on a reimbursement basis.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: 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.

Q: Is the scheme limited to specific sectors?
A: No, the scheme is sector-agnostic and supports startups from various sectors, including technology, agriculture, healthcare, and others.

Q: Can startups that are already receiving benefits from other government schemes apply?
A: 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).

Q: What kind of training programs are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance for training programs that focus on soft skills, managerial skills, marketing skills, and financing skills for startups.

Q: Who is responsible for evaluating startup proposals?
A: 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).

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

Q: How is the financial assistance disbursed to startups?
A: Financial assistance is disbursed on a reimbursement basis after the startup participates in the approved training programs.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the type of startups that can apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, startups that are formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business are not eligible to apply for this scheme.

Q: Can a startup from any sector apply for the skill development assistance?
A: Yes, startups from all sectors, including science, technology, engineering, agriculture, healthcare, and others, are eligible for this scheme.