Startup India Recognition is granted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to eligible startups in India. Recognition can help qualifying businesses access government startup initiatives, intellectual property support, certain compliance benefits and eligible tax incentives, subject to applicable conditions.
Obtain a government-issued recognition certificate after approval of your eligible startup application.
Explore applicable government schemes, funding programmes and tax incentives for which your startup qualifies.
Present your innovative products, services, processes or scalable business model as part of the recognition application.
Explore eligible intellectual property support, including applicable patent and trademark facilitation benefits.
Explore applicable public procurement relaxations and other opportunities available to DPIIT-recognised startups.
Strengthen your startup's formal recognition and explore relevant support programmes for business expansion.
Note: DPIIT recognition does not automatically guarantee funding, tax exemption or eligibility for every government scheme. Separate applications and approvals may be required.
We assist eligible businesses with application preparation, supporting documentation and the DPIIT recognition process.
Review your entity type, incorporation date, turnover and business activities against the applicable recognition criteria.
Help organise incorporation documents, PAN details, business information and supporting evidence.
Help describe your product, service, process improvement or scalable business model clearly and accurately.
Assist with preparing the application through the National Single Window System (NSWS) and the relevant Startup Recognition form.
Help organise relevant website links, pitch decks, prototype evidence, videos or intellectual property details, where applicable.
Assist with monitoring application progress and responding to clarification requests using accurate supporting information.
The package covers assistance with the recognition application and related documentation, as agreed under the selected service scope.
Preliminary review of your startup's eligibility against applicable DPIIT criteria.
A tailored list of required documents and supporting evidence for your application.
Assistance in preparing a clear explanation of your startup's activities, innovation and scalability.
Assistance with the online recognition application and the information required for submission.
Guidance on checking application status and addressing official clarification requests, if any.
Guidance on accessing the DPIIT certificate if recognition is granted by the competent authority.
The application is submitted online through the designated government portal. Approval depends on eligibility, complete information and the authority's assessment.
Review the legal structure, incorporation or registration date, turnover, originality and innovation or scalability criteria applicable to the startup.
Collect the incorporation or registration certificate, PAN details, authorised representative information and relevant business evidence.
Create or access the required NSWS account, add the Startup Recognition application and complete the relevant business and eligibility details.
Verify the entered information, attach the requested supporting documents and submit the application through the official portal.
The application is reviewed by the competent authority. Additional information or clarification may be requested before a decision is made.
If approved, access the system-generated DPIIT Certificate of Recognition and retain it for your records.
A startup must satisfy the applicable DPIIT recognition conditions. The standard and DeepTech categories have different age and turnover limits.
The entity must be incorporated or registered in India under an eligible structure, such as a Private Limited Company, registered Partnership Firm, LLP or eligible Cooperative Society.
The period of existence and operations must not exceed 10 years from incorporation or registration.
Turnover must not have exceeded ₹200 crore in any financial year since incorporation or registration.
Eligible DeepTech startups may qualify for an age limit of up to 20 years and a turnover limit of ₹300 crore, subject to the applicable DeepTech conditions.
The startup should work towards innovation, development or improvement of products, processes or services, or have a scalable business model with high potential for employment generation or wealth creation.
An entity formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business is generally not eligible under the startup definition.
Important: Eligibility is subject to the current DPIIT notification and application requirements. A sole proprietorship is not eligible for DPIIT Startup Recognition.
Prepare the applicable documents before beginning the online application. Additional information may be required depending on your entity type, business stage and DeepTech classification.
Certificate issued by the relevant government authority for the eligible legal entity.
PAN details of the company, LLP, partnership or other eligible entity, as applicable.
Names and relevant identification and contact details of directors, partners or designated partners.
Authorisation on the entity's letterhead, where required by the application process.
A clear description of the business activities, target customers, problem addressed and solution offered.
Explanation of the innovative product, service or process, or the improvement being developed.
Details of the business model and its potential for employment generation or wealth creation, where relevant.
Current business stage, employee details and authorised representative information requested in the form.
Website, product page or other online material demonstrating the startup's activities, where available.
A presentation explaining the business model, product, market, innovation and growth potential.
Product demo, prototype, service demonstration or proof-of-concept evidence, particularly for validation-stage startups where requested.
Patent, trademark, copyright or other intellectual property application and registration details, if applicable.
Additional technical or research evidence specified in the applicable DeepTech recognition application, where relevant.
The final document list depends on the live government application form. Submit genuine and accurate information only.
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