Odisha IT Policy Patent Registration Incentive

Open all year Electronics and IT Department, Government of Odisha (OCAC as nodal agency) Odisha

Reimbursement

75% of patent costs. Up to ₹2 lakh per Indian patent, ₹10 lakh per unit. Up to ₹5 lakh per foreign patent, ₹25 lakh per unit.

What it funds: Refunds most patent filing costs for IT companies and startups operating from Odisha
Who can apply: IT unit or startup operating from Odisha
Started after the policy, or a startup
Not a hardware trading unit or training institute
Policy runs until 31 March 2027
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply to OCAC's policy implementation unit under the E&IT Department. Claim after a successful patent filing.
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Sectors: SaaS AI/ML DeepTech Developer Tools Cybersecurity
Run by: State governments

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