MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR) under MSME Champions
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Incubation: up to Rs 15 lakh per idea and up to Rs 1 crore for plant and machinery; design project up to Rs 40 lakh; seed capital equity up to Rs 1 crore at 80:20.
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India
public · national
Deadline: Open all year
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Moderate — a form and supporting documents.
Who can apply
- Sectors: manufacturing, any
- Locally registered entity required
Individuals with an innovative idea and Udyam-registered MSMEs. The idea must be validated through an approved Host Institute. DPIIT recognition is not required.
How to apply
- Identify an approved Host Institute on the MSME Innovative portal.
- Submit the idea online through the Host Institute.
- Screening committee evaluation and approval.
- Funds released to the Host Institute for development of the idea.
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Source. https://innovative.msme.gov.in/Documents/FinalGuidelines_MSME_Innovative.pdf
"Financial assistance up to Rs. 15 lakh per idea and up to Rs. 1.00 crore for relevant plant and machines will be provided."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: innovative.msme.gov.in
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