Assam Certification & ZED Subsidy
Department of Industries, Government of Assam · Central government
Assam reimburses 75% of BIS, ISO, FSSAI, ZED and technology-transfer fees for eligible units, capped at Rs 10 lakh each.
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
Under Clause 14.4 of the Industrial and Investment Policy of Assam, 2019, an eligible unit can claim reimbursement of 75% of the fee it pays either for quality certification or for obtaining technical know-how. The reimbursement is capped at Rs 10 lakh per unit.
Two categories of expenditure are covered.
- **Quality certification** — BIS, ISO, FSSAI, AGMARK, HALLMARK, SILK MARK, ZED Certification and comparable marks - **Technology transfer** — fees paid for technical know-how or technology transfer to a recognised national or international research laboratory, technical institute or university, including institutions such as CFTRI and CIPET
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not required
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Assam
Eligibility conditions:
- The unit must qualify as an eligible unit under the Industrial and Investment Policy of Assam, 2019. - The unit must either obtain BIS, ISO, FSSAI, AGMARK, HALLMARK, SILK MARK, ZED or a comparable certification, or pay for technical know-how or technology transfer from a recognised national or international research laboratory, technical institute or university (for example, CFTRI or CIPET). - The subsidy covers only the fee payable for the certification or the technology transfer.
How to apply
1. Enrol the unit in accordance with the Industrial and Investment Policy of Assam, 2019. 2. Secure the certification, or conclude a technology-transfer agreement, with a recognised institution. 3. Keep the fee invoices, evidence of payment, and the certificate or transfer agreement on record. 4. Submit the subsidy claim to the Department of Industries & Commerce. 5. Claims pass through the state single-window / EODB Assam channel.
How applications are assessed
The department does not select or rank applicants for this support. It checks the certificate or technology-transfer agreement, along with proof of the fee actually paid, and then sanctions 75% of the cost, subject to a ceiling of Rs 10 lakh per unit.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage of the fee is covered?
The scheme covers up to 75% of the payable fee, capped at Rs 10 lakh per unit.
Which certifications qualify?
BIS, ISO, FSSAI, AGMARK, HALLMARK, SILK MARK, ZED Certification and comparable marks are accepted.
Does technology transfer count?
Yes. The scheme also covers fees paid for technical know-how or technology transfer from recognised national or international research laboratories, technical institutes or universities, on the same terms.
Are CFTRI and CIPET named?
Yes. The clause names institutions such as CFTRI and CIPET as instances of recognised technology transfer sources.
Is the Rs 10 lakh limit per certificate?
No, the maximum amount available is Rs 10 lakh for each unit.
Are consultant charges covered?
The subsidy covers the certification or transfer fee only. Consultancy and audit charges are not included.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Agri Food Rural
- Assam
- Zed Certification
- Iso
- Fssai
- Technology Transfer
- Quality
- State Policy
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.