Co-Working Space/ Incubators/ Accelerators Subsidy Scheme (State — Goa)
Startup Promotion Cell, Government of Goa · Central government
Goa government scheme reimburses startups up to ₹6000 per seat for co-working, incubator, or accelerator costs.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- ₹1,500 – ₹5,76,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, administers the Co-Working Space/Incubators/Accelerators Subsidy Scheme. It provides financial reimbursement to eligible startups for seat costs at co-working spaces, incubators, or accelerators that are empanelled with the Startup Promotion Cell (SPC).
The programme reduces the operational expenditure of early-stage companies by offsetting infrastructure-related costs. Access to these facilities is subsidised, allowing startups to use collaborative environments, mentorship, and resources without heavy financial outlay, which supports innovation and business growth in Goa.
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
- Goa
- The startup must hold certification from the Startup Promotion Cell (SPC). - All startups are required to make digital payments to co-working spaces, incubators, or accelerators that appear on the SPC’s list (exceptions may be granted at the SPC’s discretion). - The startup’s bank accounts must be linked to Aadhaar.
How to apply
**Online Mode:** - Go to the Goa Startup Mission’s official website. - Authenticate your Email ID and Mobile Number through OTP, then move to the Registration Page. - Complete every required field on the Registration/Signup Page (Country, Name, Date of Birth, Address, PIN Code, Gender, etc.). - Set a Login Name and a secure Password. - Review the Declaration and Terms & Conditions thoroughly, then select the checkboxes. - Enter the Captcha Code and press "Register/Signup". - Sign in with your Login Name and Password, input the Captcha Code, and press "Login". - Proceed to the scheme’s online application form. - Complete all required fields and upload all necessary documents (self-attest where applicable). - Submit the application and keep the application reference number for follow-up.
**Offline Mode:** - Print the proforma application form. - Fill in every required field and enclose self-attested copies of all necessary documents. - Send the completed and signed application form with documents to SPC at spc-dit.goa@gov.in. - Applications may be submitted at any point during the financial year after expenses are incurred, with benefits claimable on a bi-annual or annual basis.
How applications are assessed
Once a complete application is received, the Startup Promotion Cell (SPC) examines and verifies its contents. The SPC reviews the submitted documents and carries out due diligence on the expenses claimed. Following this assessment, the SPC forwards a recommendation for reimbursement sanction. Applicants are informed of the approval or rejection within 45 days of the SPC receiving the application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum reimbursement amount per seat?
The maximum monthly reimbursement per seat is ₹3000 for co-working spaces, ₹5000 for incubators, and ₹6000 for accelerators.
How many seats can a startup claim benefits for?
A startup may claim benefits for up to 8 seats in total, across all facility types combined.
What is the maximum duration for which a startup can avail benefits?
The maximum duration of benefits varies by facility: two years for co-working spaces, one year for incubators, and three months for accelerators. These are the longest periods a single startup can avail of the scheme.
Is 100% reimbursement possible under this scheme?
Yes, the SPC may reimburse up to 100% of the amount paid for certain deserving startups, as per its internal guidelines.
Can I apply for this scheme at any time?
Yes, applications can be submitted at any point during the financial year, provided the relevant expenditure has already been incurred. Benefits may be claimed either twice a year or once a year.
What are the key eligibility criteria for this scheme?
Startups must obtain certification from the Startup Promotion Cell (SPC), make digital payments to listed facilities unless SPC grants an exemption, and link their bank accounts to Aadhaar.
Sectors
- Goa Startups
- Coworking
- Incubator
- Accelerator
- Reimbursement
- Government Scheme
- Infrastructure Support
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.