Support for International Patent Protection in Electronics and IT (SIP-EIT)

Open all year Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) All of India

Reimbursement

Up to ₹15 lakh per invention (50% of cost)

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Refunds of international patent filing costs for electronics and IT startups and MSMEs
Who can apply: Indian MSME or technology startup in electronics or IT
Filing a patent outside India
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Create an account on the SIP-EIT portal and apply online with your patent documents
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Sectors: Hardware SaaS AI/ML Cybersecurity
Run by: Government of India

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