Chhattisgarh IT Patent Reimbursement Scheme
Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh · Central government
Chhattisgarh's scheme reimburses up to 100% of patent registration costs for IT products recognised by the Government of India.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Patent Registration Reimbursement scheme operates as an incentive under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30. Its purpose is to encourage innovation and the protection of intellectual property in the state's Information Technology (IT) sector. Business units that qualify receive financial support covering the costs of securing patents for their products.
Under the scheme, up to 100% of the expenses incurred for patent registration are reimbursed by the Government of Chhattisgarh. This lessens the financial load on innovators and works towards building a stronger ecosystem for technological advancement.
Only products recognised by the relevant Ministry of the Government of India within the IT sector are covered. This keeps the scheme in step with national priorities while supporting local innovation, and reflects Chhattisgarh's commitment to its industrial and startup landscape by encouraging companies to secure their intellectual assets, which matters for long-term growth and competitiveness.
By simplifying how businesses protect their innovations, the scheme seeks to stimulate research and development activity and draw further investment into the state's growing IT industry.
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
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Chhattisgarh
- Units applying for patent registration of IT-sector products are eligible. - The product must be recognised by the concerned Ministry of the Government of India. - Reimbursement is subject to receipt of the patent certificate.
How to apply
- **Submit Application:** An eligible unit is required to put together a formal application and file it with the designated authority under the Government of Chhattisgarh, usually the Department of Industries or another nodal agency concerned. - **Documentation:** The application must be accompanied by full supporting documents, covering proof of business registration, particulars of the patented IT product, the official patent certificate, and itemised invoices or receipts for every expense incurred towards patent registration. - **Verification Process:** State authorities will scrutinise the documents submitted so as to confirm compliance with the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, which includes verification that the IT product has been recognised by the relevant Government of India Ministry. - **Approval and Disbursement:** Once verification and approval are complete, the reimbursement amount payable (up to 100% of expenses incurred) is credited to the applicant's bank account.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of expenses are covered under this reimbursement scheme?
The scheme covers costs directly incurred in registering a patent, such as official filing fees, patent agent or attorney professional charges, and other related expenses needed to obtain the patent certificate.
Which types of units are eligible to apply for this reimbursement?
IT-sector units registering patents for their products can apply, provided the product concerned is recognised by the relevant Ministry of the Government of India.
Is there a maximum limit for the reimbursement amount?
The scheme reimburses up to 100% of expenses incurred, with no fixed rupee ceiling specified. All eligible, verifiable expenses may therefore be covered, subject to reasonable limits and the sanctioning authority's approval.
Do I need to have an already approved patent to claim the reimbursement?
Reimbursement may be claimed only after the patent certificate has been received, meaning the registration process must be completed and the patent granted before expenses are reimbursed.
Is this scheme open to startups across India?
The incentive falls under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, so it is aimed at units operating in Chhattisgarh or planning to set up there. As with other state-specific policies, conditions on residency or operations within the state generally apply.
Sectors
- Ai Saas Enterprise
- Deeptech Electronics Robotics
- Patent Reimbursement
- It Sector
- Chhattisgarh
- Government Scheme
- Ip Protection
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.