PANAJI
The State Government has notified the Chief Minister’s-MSME Innovate Scheme 2026, extending incentives under the Goa Start-up Policy, 2025 to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) classified as non-IT start-ups to promote innovation and strengthen manufacturing.
The scheme will remain in force for three years, subject to the continuation of the Goa Start-up Policy, 2025.
Eligible enterprises can avail ten existing incentives, including seed capital grants, salary reimbursement, lease subsidies, research and development reimbursement, skill enhancement, women entrepreneur schemes, intellectual property rights assistance, trademark reimbursement, co-working spaces and incubator facilities and grants for setting up incubators. Benefits under new schemes introduced through the start-up policy will also apply, subject to prescribed conditions.
Applicants must have valid Udyam Registration, SITPC certification as non-IT start-ups and statutory registrations in Goa. They must primarily develop or improve innovative products or processes, particularly in manufacturing and commercialisation.
Duplicate claims for the same component, activity or expenditure under other Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce schemes will not be permitted.
The Directorate will administer and disburse approved incentives within 90 days, as far as practicable, subject to administrative and financial approval and budget availability. The Startup and IT Promotion Cell (SITPC) will handle certification and scrutiny of applications.
