MSME Incubation Scheme (Under MSME Innovative Scheme)

Purpose

The scheme promotes innovation, development of new technologies, proof-of-concept validation, prototype development, and commercialization of innovative ideas through recognized Host Institutions (HIs) and Business Incubators (BIs).
[my.msme.gov.in],
[msmecouncil.org]

Key documents

Udyam Registration (for MSMEs), project proposal, innovation concept note, applicant details, institution recommendation (through Host Institution), bank details, and supporting technical documents.
[my.msme.gov.in],
[msmecouncil.org]

Relevant Government Reference / Government Resolution / Orders / Circulars

MSME Incubation Scheme is a component of the MSME Innovative Scheme under the MSME Champions Scheme, implemented by the Ministry of MSME.
[dcmsme.gov.in],
[ramp.msme.gov.in]

Online Facility Available

Available across India for eligible innovators, startups, students, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs through approved Host Institutions.
[msmecouncil.org],
[my.msme.gov.in]

Online Application Link

innovative.msme.gov.in
[my.msme.gov.in]

Applicable Fee

No application fee is prescribed under the scheme.
[my.msme.gov.in],
[dcmsme.gov.in]

Mode of Fee Payment

Not Applicable.
[my.msme.gov.in]

Decision-Making Authority

Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of MSME.
[dcmsme.gov.in],
[my.msme.gov.in]

Important Eligibility Conditions

For Innovators / Startups / MSMEs

Any individual, startup, student, entrepreneur, or MSME with an innovative idea can apply.
[msmecouncil.org],
[my.msme.gov.in]

The idea should have potential for commercialization and social/economic impact.
[msmecouncil.org],

The proposal must be submitted through a recognized Host Institution (HI).
[my.msme.gov.in],
[msmecouncil.org]

Time Required for Decision

Applications are evaluated by the Host Institution and the Ministry through the Project Assessment and Monitoring mechanism. Processing time varies based on proposal evaluation and approval.
[dcmsme.gov.in],
[my.msme.gov.in]

Online Grievance Redressal Link

champions.gov.in and MSME grievance channels.
[ramp.msme.gov.in],
[dcmsme.gov.in]

Office Address

Office of Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of MSME, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi – 110108.
[dcmsme.gov.in],

Contact Telephone Number

MSME Helpdesk / DC-MSME offices as available on the official portal.
[my.msme.gov.in]

Official Contact Email ID

Through the MSME Innovative Portal and DC-MSME contact channels.

Beneficiary:

As mentioned above

Benefits:

Financial support up to ₹15 lakh per innovative idea, mentoring support, prototype development, commercialization assistance, and incubation infrastructure support to Host Institutions. [my.msme.gov.in], [msmecouncil.org]