Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme
Reimbursement of 80% of testing fees, up to Rs. 1,00,000, for SC/ST-owned MSEs to avail services from NABL/BIS accredited labs.
About this scheme
This scheme provides financial assistance to SC/ST entrepreneurs by reimbursing costs associated with product testing. The assistance covers 80% of the testing fee or Rs. 1,00,000 (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is lower, for services availed from NABL/BIS accredited laboratories or labs of any Central/State Department/Public Sector Undertaking, including licenses or certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), within a financial year.
**Documents to be submitted:**
* Self-certified copy of Udyam Registration (UR) & GST (if applicable).
* Self-certified copy of PAN card (in case of proprietorship, PAN card of SC/ST proprietor).
* Self-certified copy of Caste certificate of proprietor/all partners/directors.
* Details of shareholding in case of partnership / Pvt. Ltd / LLP firm, with SC/ST entrepreneur(s) holding > 51%.
* Attested copy of Partnership Deed for Partnership Firm or Memorandum and Article of Association for LLP/Private Limited Company.
* Attested or original copy (signature with stamp) of payment receipt and system-generated GST invoice for the total amount paid.
* Copy of test report duly attested (stamped and signed).
* Proof of any prior reimbursement received under this scheme within the same financial year.
* Cancelled Cheque of the enterprise's current account.
Who can apply
- The scheme is exclusively for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) where the shareholding of the SC/ST entrepreneur(s) is more than 51%.
- Applicants must have a valid Udyam Registration.
Eligible entity types: Proprietorship, Partnership, Private Limited, LLP
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding does Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme provide?
Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme provides up to Rs. 1 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme currently accepting applications?
Rolling applications, no fixed deadline. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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