Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Quality Certification
Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat scheme funds manufacturing MSMEs for ERP systems (up to ₹1 lakh) and quality certifications (up to ₹10 lakh).
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹10,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, runs the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs as an umbrella programme. It has been in operation from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027. The scheme supports the state's MSME sector, which contributes to employment, GDP, and exports, and aligns with the objectives of Aatmanirbhar Gujarat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Under this umbrella, the Assistance for Quality Certification component targets manufacturing MSMEs. Its purpose is to help these units obtain necessary quality certifications and improve product standards for domestic and international competitiveness. The component covers expenses related to implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and securing national and international quality certifications, thereby aiding MSMEs in boosting operational efficiency and product quality.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Gujarat
- Must be a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME). - Must hold acknowledgment or registration from the Ministry of MSME or the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), as applicable. - New manufacturing enterprises, or existing ones pursuing expansion or diversification, qualify. - Commercial production must begin within the scheme's operative period (October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027). - Applications must be filed within one year of the certification date.
How to apply
The application is submitted entirely online through the Gujarat government’s Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP).
Registration: 1. Go to https://ifp.gujarat.gov.in/DIGIGOV/ and select ‘New Investor Registration’. 2. Fill in the registration form with your particulars and press ‘Submit’. 3. Activate your account by clicking the verification link sent to your registered email address. 4. Once the email is verified, your registration is complete.
After registration: 1. Return to the IFP and choose ‘Login’. 2. Enter your registered email address and password. 2. Press the ‘Login’ button to enter your dashboard. 4. Complete the application by entering all required business information and uploading the mandatory documents.
For queries, a helpdesk is accessible at https://ifp.gujarat.gov.in/DIGIGOV/IFP-pages/contact.jsp?pagedisp=static.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs: Assistance for Quality Certification?
The Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, offers financial assistance to manufacturing MSMEs for implementing ERP systems and obtaining quality certifications under this scheme.
What types of costs are covered under ERP assistance?
ERP assistance reimburses 65% of the capital cost, capped at ₹1 lakh, covering software, installation, annual service fees, and SaaS subscriptions for production, inventory, sales, purchase, accounting, and HR management.
What kind of quality certifications are supported?
The scheme covers 50% of the fees for national or international certifications, including BIS, ISI, WHO, GMP, and Hallmark.
Is there any support for testing equipment related to certifications?
Yes, the scheme covers 50% of the cost of testing equipment and machinery needed for certification, with a maximum assistance of ₹10 lakh.
What are the key eligibility criteria for this scheme?
Applicants must be registered as Micro, Small, or Medium manufacturing enterprises with the Ministry of MSME or DPIIT, start commercial production within the scheme period, and submit their application no later than one year from the certification date.
How can I apply for this scheme?
Applications are submitted online through the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) of Gujarat. After registering, verifying your email, and logging in, you must provide the required business details and upload the mandatory documents.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Msme Support
- Quality Certification
- Erp Implementation
- Gujarat Government
- Manufacturing
- Product Standards
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.