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Financial Incentives for Certification and Intellectual Property Rights Reimbursement Scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial incentives to industrial units, hospitals, and educational institutions in the State of Goa to obtain quality certifications and register Intellectual Property Rights, thereby enhancing their competitive strength in global markets and promoting innovation.
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About This Scheme
The scheme "Financial Incentives for Certification and Intellectual Property Rights Reimbursement Scheme" was launched by the Department of Industries, Trade & Commerce, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to encourage industrial units and eligible service providing units/institutions operating in the State of Goa to obtain National and International Certification, maintain requisite standards of quality, promote technological up-gradation, and encourage the registration of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) to enhance competitive strength and protect innovation. The scheme provides financial reimbursement for actual expenditure incurred in acquiring recognized certifications and covers professional and registry fees related to IPR registration, subject to specific monetary ceilings for the entire validity period.
Benefits
₹8.0 L
- Reimbursement of charges to the extent of 100% of actual expenditure per certification. Subject to a combined ceiling of ₹8,00,000/- only for the entire period of the scheme.
- Reimbursement of 50% of the professional fees for registration and fees paid to the registry for registration of Intellectual Property Rights. Subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹15,00,000/- for the entire period of the scheme.
- The reimbursement for certification will include eligible charges incurred to obtain the certificate.
- The reimbursement for certification will not include charges of lodging/boarding, refreshment, and travel.
- If the applicant has availed reimbursement under any other similar scheme of the Central Government for a particular certification, the reimbursement under this scheme is restricted only to the balance amount after deducting the Central Government assistance already availed.
- The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation.
- The beneficiary shall allow and/or grant free access to any official authorized by the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce for conducting inspection/supervision of the unit or the registers or holding discussions with the employed employees for ensuring proper utilisation of the financial incentives/subsidies granted by the State Government.
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents
- ✦A Self-Attested Copy Of Registration Under Umbrella Scheme.
- ✦A Self-Declaration In The Format Specified.
- ✦Proof Of Registration, Functioning Status Of The Unit.
- ✦Documents Of Acquiring The Intellectual Property Right/And Certification From Recognized Agencies.
- ✦A Copy Of Bills And Receipts Of The Expenditure Incurred.
- ✦A Copy Of Partnership Deed, Memorandum Of Association/Articles Of Association (As The Case May Be).
- ✦Certificate From Chartered Accountant (In Original) Indicating The Actual Expenditure Incurred On Obtaining Certification Or Intellectual Property Right As The Case May Be.
- ✦Certificate From Chartered Accountant Stating That No Claim From The Department Of Information Technology, Government Of Goa, Has Been Made For Any Incentives.
- ✦A Chartered Accountant Certificate Certifying That No Other Claim For Similar Benefit Has Been Made Under Any Other Scheme/Program Of Government Of Goa.
- ✦Certificate From Chartered Accountant Stating That The Certification Which Is Obtained Is Not A Mandatory Statutory Certification Under The Relevant Provisions Of The Law.
- ✦Certificate From Chartered Accountant Certifying The Benefits Obtained Under Similar Schemes Of Government Of India (If Any).
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
IIn-person
Step 1: The eligible unit must take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to - Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce (DITC), Goa.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹8.0 L