New Technology Centres and Extension Centres (NTCEC)

Purpose:

The New Technology Centres and Extension Centres initiative strengthens the technology-support infrastructure available to MSMEs. The centres provide access to advanced manufacturing technologies, machinery, tooling facilities, testing, technical consultancy, training and product-development services. APMSMEONE lists NTCEC under the Technology & Quality category.

Benefits

• Access to modern machinery and manufacturing technologies.
• Tool design and production support.
• Product design, prototyping and development assistance.
• Testing, calibration and quality-improvement services.
• Technical consultancy for MSMEs.
• Skill-development and specialised technical training.
• Shared access to expensive machinery, testing and tooling facilities.

Key documents:

• Udyam Registration Certificate.
• PAN and GST details, where applicable.
• Enterprise address and contact information.
• Product drawings or technical specifications.
• Sample details for testing or calibration.
• Purchase order or service-request letter.
• Training application and educational certificates.
• Identity proof and photographs for training programmes.
• Payment receipt.

How to apply:

dcmsme.gov.in/CLCS_TUS_Scheme/new-Technology-Centers/Scheme_Guidelines.aspx

1. Identify the nearest Technology Centre, Tool Room or Extension Centre.
2. Contact the centre regarding the required service or training programme.
3. Submit the prescribed application or service request.
4. Provide product, drawing, sample, testing or training details.
5. Obtain the service quotation and applicable fee details.
6. Pay the prescribed charges.
7. Submit the product, sample or participant details and complete the service process.

Eligibility

• Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
• Existing and prospective entrepreneurs.
• Manufacturing units requiring tooling, testing or technical services.
• Students, trainees, technicians and industry professionals seeking technical training.
• Industry associations and clusters requiring shared technical facilities.

FAQ

Does NTCEC provide a direct cash subsidy?

Its primary support is access to technology, machinery, testing, tooling, consultancy and training infrastructure.

Can individual entrepreneurs use the facilities?

Yes, subject to the service required, technical feasibility and availability.

Are the services free?

Not necessarily. Testing, tooling, consultancy and training services may have centre-specific fees.

Beneficiary:

As mentioned above

Benefits:

Access to advanced manufacturing technologies, tooling, testing, technical consultancy and skill-development facilities.