HP Quality Certification Reimbursement
Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) · Central government
A Himachal Pradesh scheme reimbursing IT, ITeS and ESDM enterprises 50% of quality certification costs, up to INR 7 lakhs each.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹7,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
Under the Himachal Pradesh IT, ITeS, and ESDM Policy 2019, the Quality Certification Reimbursement programme covers a substantial share of the expense that enterprises in these sectors incur when securing quality certifications. The scheme is intended to encourage adoption of international standards, sharpen operational efficiency and strengthen consumer confidence in local businesses.
Startups and growing companies benefit from a lighter financial load, which leaves them more room to spend on innovation and market expansion while keeping their products and services aligned with global benchmarks.
The reimbursement also serves as a means of drawing high-tech industries to Himachal Pradesh, supporting sustainable growth and job creation within the state's technology ecosystem. It rests on the recognition that quality certifications frequently govern access to markets and growth, particularly for enterprises seeking to compete nationally and internationally.
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
- Himachal Pradesh
Eligibility conditions:
- The enterprise must operate in the IT (Information Technology) sector. - The enterprise must operate in the ITeS (Information Technology Enabled Services) sector. - The enterprise must operate in the ESDM (Electronics System Design and Manufacturing) sector. - The enterprise must be based and operational within Himachal Pradesh. - Quality certification expenses actually incurred are reimbursed at 50%. - Reimbursement per enterprise is capped at INR 7 lakhs.
How to apply
To claim reimbursement under the Quality Certification scheme, an applicant must file a formal claim with the department designated by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The steps are:
- Secure the required quality certification for the IT, ITeS, or ESDM enterprise. - Assemble the supporting paperwork: proof of incorporation, financial statements, original invoices and payment receipts relating to the certification process, together with a copy of the certification obtained. - Complete the prescribed application form set out in the IT, ITeS, ESDM Policy 2019 or the guidelines issued under it. - Lodge the full application package with the concerned state government authority — in all likelihood the Department of IT or its nodal agency — within the stipulated period counted from the date the expense was incurred or the certification was obtained. - Wait for the authorities to process and verify the claim, a stage that may entail examination of the documents and a determination of eligibility.
How applications are assessed
The Government of Himachal Pradesh, through its Department of IT or a nominated nodal agency, will verify and approve each reimbursement application. The process generally covers a completeness check of the form and enclosures, confirmation that the enterprise satisfies every eligibility condition such as sector, location and type of certification, and an audit of the certification expenditure against the invoices and payment evidence furnished.
A committee or other designated authority then examines the verified claims and sanctions the reimbursement in line with the policy guidelines, after which the approved sum is paid out to the eligible enterprise.
Frequently asked questions
What types of certifications are covered by this reimbursement?
The programme covers quality certifications for the IT, ITeS and ESDM sectors that improve product quality, process efficiency and overall business standards; the certifications eligible under it are listed in the full policy guidelines.
Is there a minimum or maximum amount for the quality certification expense to be eligible?
The scheme does not specify a minimum reimbursement amount; the cap is INR 7 lakhs per enterprise. Eligible quality certification expenses are reimbursed at 50% of the actual cost incurred.
Can a newly incorporated startup apply for this reimbursement?
Startups that are formally incorporated and operating in Himachal Pradesh may generally claim these reimbursements, provided they satisfy the specific criteria set out in the detailed policy document.
How often can an enterprise claim this reimbursement?
The policy's "per enterprise" wording generally means a single benefit per certification, or a set of certifications, up to the stated limit. Consult the detailed policy guidelines to confirm how multiple claims, or claims for different certifications over time, are treated.
What documents are required to claim the reimbursement?
Applicants must provide proof of incorporation, Udyam registration, invoices and payment receipts for the certification process, the quality certification document itself, and a detailed application form, as prescribed by the Department of IT, Himachal Pradesh.
Does this scheme require the enterprise to be registered under MSME?
The source does not state an MSME registration requirement, though state government incentive schemes commonly ask Indian enterprises for Udyam registration; applicants should consult the detailed policy guidelines.
Sectors
- Ai Saas Enterprise
- Deeptech Electronics Robotics
- Quality Certification
- Reimbursement
- Ites
- Esdm
- Himachal Pradesh
- Government Scheme
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.