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Goa Startup R&D Reimbursement

Open all year Startup and IT Promotion Cell (SITPC), Department of IT, Government of Goa Goa

Reimbursement

50% of R&D costs, up to ₹5 lakh a year for 2 years

Apply on the official site
What it funds
Half of R&D spend, including salaries of PhD and Masters hires, for two years
Who can apply
  • Local Goan startup certified by SITPC
  • Working prototype in a priority domain of the policy
  • PhD or Masters staff hired for at least 12 months (salary part capped at ₹2 lakh)
  • Patent filers get preference
When you can apply
Open all year
How to apply
Apply on the Goa UDP scheme page. Attach R&D accounts and staff details.
Best for
Prototype, Early revenue stage
Run by
State governments

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