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    MSME Champions Scheme

    Date : 01/01/2022 -

    Purpose

    Supports MSMEs in quality certification, sustainable manufacturing, productivity improvement, innovation, product design, incubation and intellectual-property protection.

    Key documents

    Udyam certificate, PAN, GST details where applicable, bank details, Authorised-person information and component-specific project, certification, design or IPR documents.

    Relevant Government Reference / Government Resolution / Orders / Circulars

    MSME Champions Scheme guidelines and separate operational guidelines for ZED, Lean and MSME Innovative components.

    Online Facility Available

    Available online across India. The portal provides grievance redressal, handholding, finance, marketing, technology and capacity-building guidance.

    Online Application Link

    MSME CHAMPIONS Portal
    champions.gov.in

    Applicable Fee

    Registration and grievance submission are generally free. Certification, consulting or project fees depend on the selected component, with Government subsidy applied as per its guidelines.
    zed.msme.gov.in

    Mode of Fee Payment

    Pay only through the concerned official scheme portal or prescribed implementing-agency mechanism. Avoid unauthorised agents or consultants.
    zed.msme.gov.in

    Relevant Government Reference / Government Resolution / Orders / Circulars

    MSME Champions Scheme guidelines and separate operational guidelines for ZED, Lean and MSME Innovative components.

    Online Facility Available

    Available online across India. The portal provides grievance redressal, handholding, finance, marketing, technology and capacity-building guidance.

    Online Application Link

    MSME CHAMPIONS Portal
    [champions.gov.in]

    Applicable Fee

    Registration and grievance submission are generally free. Certification, consulting or project fees depend on the selected component, with Government subsidy applied as per its guidelines.
    zed.msme.gov.in

    Mode of Fee Payment

    Pay only through the concerned official scheme portal or prescribed implementing-agency mechanism. Avoid unauthorised agents or consultants.
    [zed.msme.gov.in]

    Beneficiary:

    As mentioned above

    Benefits:

    Includes ZED certification subsidy, Lean consultant assistance, incubation support, professional design intervention and reimbursement for patents, trademarks, designs and GI registration. Benefits vary by component and enterprise category.

    How To Apply

    Apply online through the respective ZED, Lean or MSME Innovative portal. Grievances and general handholding are available through the CHAMPIONS portal.