Odisha IT Policy R&D Incentive for Software Products

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

Reimbursement

50% of R&D costs, including staff costs. Up to ₹1 crore a year.

What it funds: Refunds half of R&D spending, salaries included, once an Odisha software product is built
Who can apply: Domestic IT company or startup operating from Odisha
R&D in emerging technologies
Product or R&D must be completed
Foreign-owned Indian subsidiaries are excluded
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply to OCAC's policy implementation unit under the E&IT Department. An expert committee certifies the R&D.
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Sectors: SaaS AI/ML DeepTech Developer Tools Cybersecurity Web3
Run by: State governments

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