Export Promotion Mission: TRACE Testing and Certification Reimbursement

Open all year Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce All of India

Reimbursement

Up to 95% of costs for micro and small firms. 80% for medium firms. Up to ₹50 lakh a year.

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What it funds: Refunds most testing and certification costs MSMEs pay to export
Who can apply: MSME with an active IEC and Udyam registration
File an intent to claim before certification
Only listed tests and certifications qualify
Half paid after certification, half after exports
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: File an intent to claim on the DGFT portal, then claim after certification
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: Government of India

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