Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Lease Rental Assistance
Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh · Central government
Madhya Pradesh reimburses half the lease rental for DPIIT-recognised startups, for a maximum of three years.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹5,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
- Scheme duration
- 3 years
About this scheme
The Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022 provides lease rental assistance to DPIIT-recognised startups operating within the state. The programme is run by the Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh, whose remit covers the growth and competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises and the creation of a supportive environment for new businesses. It sits within the state startup policy's wider aims of economic development, innovation and job creation through entrepreneurship.
Eligible startups receive reimbursement of their monthly lease rentals. The support covers 50% of the documented monthly lease cost, capped at ₹5,000 per month, and runs for up to three years from the commencement of the lease. Disbursement is on a reimbursement basis, so startups must submit valid rent receipts; these submissions enable quarterly payments or follow the schedule managed through the MP Startup portal.
The funding applies only to the cost of leasing operational workspace within Madhya Pradesh. This includes facilities in recognised incubators, specialised IT parks and designated industrial zones across the state. By offsetting rent, the assistance allows startups to direct more of their funds towards innovation, product development, market expansion and talent acquisition.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, Partnership firm
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Required
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Madhya Pradesh
- DPIIT recognition: the startup must hold valid recognition from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). - Madhya Pradesh registration: the startup must be formally registered and based in Madhya Pradesh. - Workspace location: the operational workspace for which lease rental assistance is claimed must be physically located within Madhya Pradesh. - Lease in the startup's name: the lease agreement for the workspace must be legally executed in the official name of the startup. - Active lease deed: the lease deed must be current, active and legally valid for the entire period for which assistance is claimed. - Continuous documentation: accurate and valid monthly rent receipts must be submitted on an ongoing basis to enable periodic reimbursement payments.
How to apply
Applications for Lease Rental Assistance are handled mainly through the state's own digital platform, following the steps below:
- **Applying online**: A startup begins by registering and filing its application on the official MP Startup portal (startup.mp.gov.in). All state startup initiatives are routed through this portal. - **Uploading documents**: A full set of papers must be provided — a valid DPIIT recognition certificate and a legally binding lease deed covering the workspace in use. - **Furnishing financial particulars**: Applicants submit documented monthly rent receipts for the period claimed, together with correct bank details so reimbursement can be made. - **Verification and payment**: Once documents are submitted and verified, reimbursements are released periodically — usually each quarter, or as per the cycle set out and notified on the MP Startup portal. Applicants should keep their documents current to remain eligible for continuing support.
How applications are assessed
Startups submit their applications through the official MP Startup portal, where they must upload their DPIIT recognition certificate, lease deed, monthly rent receipts and bank details. The application and supporting documents are then scrutinised to confirm eligibility before reimbursement is taken up for processing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum reimbursement amount I can receive?
Startups are eligible for a monthly amount of up to ₹5,000.
For how long is this lease rental assistance provided?
Assistance is available for up to three years.
What kind of workspace is eligible for this reimbursement?
Leased workspace in Madhya Pradesh qualifies, whether it is located in an incubator, an IT park, or an industrial area.
What documents are required to apply?
To apply, you must provide your DPIIT certificate, a current lease deed, monthly rent receipts and your bank details.
How often will the reimbursement be disbursed?
Reimbursements are paid out on a quarterly basis, or according to the cycle set by the MP Startup portal.
Sectors
- Grant
- Lease Rental Subsidy
- Equity Free
- Dpiit
- Madhya Pradesh
- Mvp
- Early Stage
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.