Trademark Reimbursement Scheme

The Trademark Reimbursement Scheme, administered by the Goa Startup Mission, provides financial relief to startups based in Goa by covering part of the expenses incurred while registering their company name and logo as trademarks. Eligibility is limited to startups that have already moved into the production or service delivery stage and have completed their trademark registration. The initiative functions within the structure of the Goa Start-up Policy 2021.

Ensure the startup holds SITPC certification and possesses a valid startup certificate number. Verify that trademark registration has been completed successfully. Assemble the necessary paperwork: proof of address for the operational office in Goa, a cancelled cheque from the startup, the company logo design, the trademark certificate, a copy of the trademark application form with its attachments, company bills or invoices, and evidence of payment. Send the application and accompanying documents via the designated Apply URL. SITPC will assess submissions at its own discretion and according to its guidelines; the final decision on reimbursement approval lies exclusively with SITPC.

The Startup IT Promotion Cell (SITPC) examines each application against its own criteria, and the final decision rests entirely with the cell. SITPC holds the exclusive authority to approve or decline any submission, and participation in the scheme does not confer any automatic right to its benefits.