Goa State Financial Incentives to the Industries for Certification and Patenting Scheme, 2008
Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa · Central government
Goa’s Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce funds industrial and service units for national/international certifications and patent rights.
Closed. This scheme is not accepting applications. The details below describe the most recent cycle.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹2,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Not specified
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa, notified the "Goa State Financial Incentives to the Industries for Certification and Patenting Scheme" on 31st December 2008. Its purpose was to encourage industrial units to secure national and international certifications and patent rights, thereby supporting quality standards and orderly industrial growth in the state.
Financial assistance under the scheme covered up to ₹2,00,000/- or the actual expenses incurred, whichever was lower, for certification or patent-related costs. Micro, small, medium, and large-scale industries, along with service industries listed under the Green/Orange Category, were eligible to apply. The Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce implemented the scheme, which remained operational until 31st March 2011.
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
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Goa
- Units holding certification from the Indian Standard Institute, International Standard Organization, or any other national/international quality certification from re-certifying bodies such as NABCB, and/or possessing patent rights on products or processes. - Units classified as Micro, Small, Medium, or large-scale industry, or service industry, falling under the Green or Orange Category list. - Units permanently registered or acknowledged with Entrepreneurs Memorandum II by the Director of Industries, Trade and Commerce. - Units not registered or acknowledged with EM II but cleared by the High Powered Coordination Committee or any other committee or authority formed to grant clearances for investment in the State. - Service industries, including hospitals, educational institutions, and non-Multi-State co-operative banks, registered or recognised by relevant Goa Directorates or Boards. - Units eligible to receive financial incentives under this Scheme only once in the unit's lifetime, after permanent registration. - Units that had obtained certification or patent rights but had not availed any financial assistance from the State Government, eligible for incentives for additional certification, provided the certification qualifies under this Scheme. - Units that had availed Central assistance for this purpose, eligible only for the balance amount after deducting the Central assistance availed. - Units that lost certification due to inadequacies in the unit were not eligible for a second benefit.
How to apply
- **Step 1: Obtain Proforma:** Applicants were required to secure the specified application proforma from the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, or alternatively, download the prescribed format from its official website. - **Step 2: Complete Application:** The applicant had to print the form, fill in every mandatory field, attach a passport-sized photograph, and include self-attested copies of all required documents. - **Step 3: Submit Application:** The completed and signed application form, together with all supporting documents, had to be submitted to the Director, Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce. - **Scrutiny and Verification:** The Director of Industries, Trade and Commerce would examine the application and confirm the unit's eligibility. This process was concluded within three months from the date of application submission. - **Approval and Disbursement:** Following approval, financial assistance or subsidy was released within six months from the date of receiving the application, capped at ₹2,00,000 or actual expenses, whichever was lower.
How applications are assessed
The Director, Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, examines each application and confirms eligibility. This verification is generally completed within three months from the date the application is submitted. Once approved, the financial assistance is then prepared for release.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum financial assistance available?
The scheme provided financial assistance of up to ₹2,00,000, or the actual certification and patenting expenses, whichever was lower.
What expenses were covered by the scheme?
The scheme reimbursed only the actual charges incurred to obtain the certificate or patent. Costs for lodging, boarding, refreshments, and travel were expressly excluded.
How many times could a unit avail this incentive?
A unit may claim this financial incentive only once in its lifetime, following permanent registration, regardless of any subsequent changes in ownership, constitution, or product.
Were units that already had certifications eligible?
Yes, units that had already secured certification or patent rights but had not earlier availed of financial assistance from the State Government could apply for incentives on additional qualifying certifications.
What types of industries were eligible?
The scheme was open to Micro, Small, Medium, and Large-scale industrial units, and service industries in the Green/Orange Category list, including registered hospitals, educational institutions, and co-operative banks in Goa.
Sectors
- Goa
- Certifications
- Patents
- Msme
- Quality Standards
- Industrial Growth
- Financial Incentives
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.