Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Haryana

About Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Haryana

The Department of Industries & Commerce is the nodal agency of the Government of Haryana responsible for implementing the state's Startup and Innovation Policy. Operating through the Startup Haryana initiative, the department manages startup registrations, disburses fiscal incentives, and coordinates the broader startup ecosystem across the state. Haryana's proximity to Delhi-NCR , particularly through the Gurugram tech corridor , gives it a distinctive edge as a startup destination.

### Role in the Startup Ecosystem

The department serves as the single-window agency for startup recognition and incentive delivery in Haryana. It processes applications under the state startup policy, manages the Startup Haryana portal, and coordinates with DPIIT for national-level recognition. The department also works with HARTRON (Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation) and other state agencies to provide technology infrastructure and digital governance support to startups.

### Programs and Initiatives

Key programs administered by the department include seed funding support for recognized startups, reimbursement of patent filing and quality certification costs, stamp duty exemptions, and marketing assistance. The Startup Haryana portal serves as the primary registration platform where founders apply for state recognition and track their incentive applications. The department also organizes startup conclaves, pitch events, and hackathons to promote entrepreneurship across Haryana, with a focus on extending startup culture beyond Gurugram into cities like Faridabad, Karnal, Panipat, and Hisar.

### Who Benefits

Indian founders registered or willing to incorporate in Haryana across all sectors and stages. Startups in the Gurugram-Delhi NCR belt benefit from the natural concentration of talent, investors, and corporate headquarters in the region. The department's incentives are designed to lower the cost of starting and scaling a business in the state , covering everything from IP protection costs to cloud hosting subsidies. First-time founders and student entrepreneurs from Haryana's engineering and management colleges can access the ecosystem through academic incubation partnerships.

### Strategic Impact

Haryana's startup ecosystem is structurally integrated with the Delhi-NCR region, which is India's second-largest startup hub after Bangalore. The Department of Industries & Commerce amplifies this geographic advantage with structured policy support, ensuring that Haryana captures its share of the NCR startup activity rather than losing founders to neighboring states.

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