Telangana Startup Recruitment Assistance

Open all year Telangana Innovation Cell (TSIC), ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana Telangana

Reimbursement

₹10,000 per employee in the first year

What it funds: ₹10,000 for each Telangana domiciled employee hired in the first year of operations
Who can apply: Startup recognised by Telangana, in its first year of commercial operations
Employees domiciled in Telangana and employed at least 8 months
At least half the staff of Telangana origin
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Claim on the Startup Telangana portal with appointment letters and domicile proof (Annexure V form)
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Run by: State governments

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