Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme
Goa Startup Mission · Central government
Goa startup scheme reimburses operating costs—internet, software, cloud, lease rentals—for startups in private premises, not government facilities.
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
- Scheme duration
- 2 years
About this scheme
Startups in Goa operating from privately owned or rented premises can claim reimbursement for their operating expenses under this scheme. The benefit does not extend to startups using government co-working spaces, incubators, or accelerators.
Reimbursable costs include internet connectivity, software licence fees, and cloud services. For local startups based in rented premises, lease rental expenses are also covered.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not required
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Goa
- Certified by the Startup IT Promotion Cell (SITPC) with a valid startup certificate number. - Not using any government-provided co-working spaces, incubators, or accelerators. - Directors' bank accounts linked to Aadhaar. - For lease rental subsidy: must be a 'Local start-up' (at least 50% equity held by Goans since inception), for up to two years. - Expenditures considered only if incurred after the Goa Start-up Policy 2021 notification, within the policy's validity, and paid digitally.
How to apply
Submit your application via the URL listed on the Goa Startup Mission website. Attach the necessary paperwork: proof of address for your operational office in Goa, a cancelled cheque from the startup, a Goan Domicile or Residence Certificate (only if you are seeking 'Local start-up' benefits), and the Aadhaar card of the Director or CEO. Include all relevant invoices or bills from company-certified vendors, along with digital payment receipts for lease, cloud, internet, and software expenses. Where applicable, provide property documentation such as a valid registered Lease Deed and details of software licences. The SITPC will assess all submissions to determine eligibility and selection.
How applications are assessed
Applications are assessed by the Startup IT Promotion Cell (SITPC). The cell holds the exclusive authority to approve or decline any submission. Each year, a ceiling applies to the number of startups chosen under each support category: 20 startups for general operating expenses and 25 startups for the lease rental subsidy designated for 'Local start-ups'.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Eligible startups must hold certification from the Startup IT Promotion Cell (SITPC) and refrain from utilising any government co-working spaces, incubators, or accelerators. Additionally, directors' bank accounts must be linked to Aadhaar.
What expenses are reimbursed under this scheme?
The scheme reimburses costs for internet connectivity, software licence fees, and cloud services. For eligible 'Local start-ups' operating from rented premises, lease rental costs are also covered.
What is the maximum reimbursement amount?
A startup may claim up to ₹1 lakh per quarter for general operating costs such as internet, software, and cloud services for one year. 'Local start-ups' can additionally receive up to ₹3 lakh per annum towards lease rentals for two years, with the total combined reimbursement capped at ₹10 lakh over that period.
What constitutes a 'Local start-up'?
A 'Local start-up' is one in which at least 50% equity or share is continuously held by one or more Goans since inception. A 'Goan' is a person born in Goa, or with a domicile of 10+ years, or their spouse through a marriage registered in Goa.
Can I claim expenses incurred before the policy was announced?
No, only expenses paid digitally after the Goa Start-up Policy 2021 was notified and within its validity period will be reimbursed.
Sectors
- Reimbursement
- Goa Startup
- Operating Expenses
- Cloud Services
- Software
- Internet
- Lease Rental
Details last verified on 7 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.