DPIIT Startup Recognition 2026

About

A government initiative providing recognition and various benefits to startups in India, aimed at fostering innovation and supporting business growth. Eligible startups can access tax exemptions, regulatory support, and funding opportunities while ensuring compliance with established criteria.

Benefits

• 💰Tax Exemptions
  Access to tax exemptions under Section 80-IAC
• 📜Regulatory Support
  Easier compliance and regulatory support
• ⚡Fast-Tracking IPR
  Fast-tracking of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) applications
• 💼Government Funding
  Eligibility for government funding schemes
• 🏢Access to Tenders
  Access to government tenders

Eligibility Criteria

• The Startup should be incorporated as a private limited company or registered as a partnership firm or a limited liability partnership
• Turnover should be less than INR 100 Crores in any of the previous financial years
• An entity shall be considered as a startup up to 10 years from the date of its incorporation
• The Startup should be working towards innovation/improvement of existing products, services, and processes and should have the potential to generate employment/create wealth
• An entity formed by splitting up or reconstruction of an existing business shall not be considered a "Startup"

Participation Commitments

• The startup must provide supporting documents at the time of application
• The startup must maintain compliance with the eligibility criteria throughout the recognition period
• The startup must apply through the National Single Window System (NSWS)

Target Sector

All sectors

Target Location

India