Department of Industries, Government of Bihar

The Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, is the state government body tasked with industrial and entrepreneurship development across Bihar. It administers the Bihar Startup Policy 2022-2027, which is designed to build a supportive ecosystem for startups throughout the state. Operating from Vikash Bhawan in Patna, the department manages the Startup Bihar portal, a single-window interface for entrepreneurs seeking government assistance.

The department's mandate includes industrial development, employment generation, and economic growth through entrepreneurship. Its startup-specific work is delivered through the Bihar Startup Policy, which offers financial incentives, infrastructure support, and regulatory facilitation for registered startups. As the implementing agency, the department works to reduce entry barriers for first-time founders and make Bihar a viable location for new ventures, particularly given the state's historical lag in startup activity compared to other regions.

The Bihar Startup Policy 2022 provides seed funding support, matching funds on a 1:1 basis for investments raised by incubators, subsidised co-working spaces, complimentary business valuation services, patent filing assistance, and marketing support. The Startup Bihar portal enables online registration and access to all scheme benefits. The department also collaborates with incubators and educational institutions across the state to strengthen local capacity for startup support. Beneficiaries include first-time founders, entrepreneurs from Tier 2-3 cities such as Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, and Bhagalpur, student entrepreneurs from Bihar's universities, and incubators seeking government support. The policy aims to decentralise India's startup ecosystem beyond Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi, fostering greater geographic diversity in a state with over 120 million people.