ZED Testing & Certification Subsidy
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India · Central government
ZED-certified MSMEs get a 75% subsidy, up to Rs 50,000, for testing, management-system, or product certification.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹50,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
MSMEs holding a ZED Certification level (Bronze, Silver or Gold) under the MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme may seek financial support for expenses incurred on Testing, Management System, or Product Certification. The scheme covers 75% of the total certification cost, subject to a ceiling of Rs 50,000. This assistance applies to a single certification only—either one Testing, one Quality/Management System, or one Product Certification—undertaken subsequent to attaining the ZED level. Certifications secured via a Government agency or organisation are also eligible for this support.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not required
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Not restricted
- Registered MSME holding a ZED Certification (Bronze, Silver or Gold). - Certification obtained after reaching the specified ZED level. - Covers one Testing, one Quality/System, or one Product Certification. - Certification awarded by a Government agency/organisation is also eligible.
How to apply
- Finish your ZED Certification (Bronze, Silver or Gold) on zed.msme.gov.in - Secure the Testing, Management System or Product Certification - Submit your reimbursement request on the ZED portal, attaching invoices and the certificate - Once verified, 75% of the cost, capped at Rs 50,000, is paid back
Frequently asked questions
How much of my certification cost is covered?
75% of the total cost of Testing/System/Product Certification is subsidised, with the maximum subsidy amount capped at Rs 50,000.
Do I need a ZED certification first?
Yes. Assistance is available only once you have obtained a ZED Certification level, and the certification must be completed after that point.
Can I claim it for more than one certification?
No. The benefit applies to only one Testing, one Quality, or one Product Certification after the ZED level is achieved.
Does a certification from a Government body qualify?
Yes, certifications for Testing, Management Systems or Product obtained through a Government agency or organisation are eligible for assistance.
Is the money paid upfront?
No, the scheme reimburses costs actually incurred on the certification.
Sectors
- Zed
- Msme
- Certification
- Testing
- Product Certification
- Ministry Of Msme
Details last verified on 9 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.