Nagaland Startup Patent Filing Reimbursement

Open all year Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Nagaland (Startup Nagaland) Nagaland

Reimbursement

100% of costs, up to ₹1 lakh; up to ₹1.5 lakh for women-led startups

What it funds: Refund of domestic patent filing, attorney, search and maintenance costs
Who can apply: Registered in Nagaland with an indigenous founder
At least 60% of staff from Nagaland
Half paid on filing, half when the patent is granted
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Register on the Startup Nagaland portal, then apply for the incentive
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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