Trademark Reimbursement Scheme
Goa Startup Mission · Central government
Goa Startup Mission reimburses Goa-certified startups up to ₹25,000 for 50% of trademark registration costs for company name and logo.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹25,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this 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 in registering their company name and logo as trademarks. Eligibility is restricted to startups that have moved into the production or service delivery stage and have already finished the trademark registration process. The initiative functions within the structure of the Goa Start-up Policy 2021.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Goa
- Certified by the Startup IT Promotion Cell (SITPC) with a valid certificate number. - Operational office located in Goa. - All company Directors' bank accounts linked to Aadhaar. - Proof of successful trademark registration. - Expenditures incurred after notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2021 and paid digitally are eligible for reimbursement.
How to apply
Ensure the startup holds a valid certificate from SITPC, along with the corresponding startup certificate number. Verify that the trademark has been registered successfully. Compile 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 the supporting documents via the Apply URL provided. SITPC will assess submissions at its own discretion and according to its guidelines; the final decision on reimbursement approval lies exclusively with SITPC.
How applications are assessed
The Startup IT Promotion Cell (SITPC) examines each application against its own criteria, and the decision to approve or decline rests entirely with the cell. Acceptance is not guaranteed, and the scheme’s benefits are provided at SITPC’s sole discretion, with no applicant having a claim to them as a matter of right.
Frequently asked questions
What expenses are covered under this scheme?
The scheme reimburses 50% of trademark registration costs for your startup's name and logo, capped at INR 25,000 per applicant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Startups certified by the Startup IT Promotion Cell (SITPC) with a valid certificate number, an operational office in Goa, and a completed trademark registration are eligible. Additionally, directors' bank accounts must be linked to Aadhaar.
Is there a limit to how many startups can avail this scheme?
Yes, up to 200 applicants per year can receive benefits, with selection at the discretion of SITPC.
Are only digital payments considered for reimbursement?
Digitally paid expenditure will be considered first. Where digital payment is not feasible, SITPC may, at its discretion and after due diligence, accept the expenditure.
Sectors
- Trademark
- Intellectual Property
- Reimbursement
- Startup Policy
- Goa
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.