Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme

Open all year Ministry of Electronics and IT (India Semiconductor Mission, with C-DAC) All of India

Reimbursement

Up to 50% of eligible design costs, capped at ₹15 crore; plus 6% to 4% of net sales for 5 years, capped at ₹30 crore

What it funds: Co-funding chip and semiconductor design projects, plus EDA tools and design infrastructure
Who can apply: DPIIT recognised startup, MSME or domestic company owned by resident Indians
Designing ICs, chipsets, SoCs, systems or IP cores
Can also request EDA tools and prototyping via the ChipIN Centre
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply on the DLI portal with a design project proposal; request design infrastructure through the same portal
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Sectors: Hardware DeepTech
Run by: Government of India

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