DLI Scheme – Design Infrastructure Support (EDA tools, IP cores, MPW fabrication via ChipIN Centre) is a grant from C-DAC for MeitY (Design Linked Incentive Scheme) for domestic companies, startups and MSMEs doing semiconductor or semiconductor-linked design. It provides In-kind access to EDA tools, IP cores, MPW fabrication and post-silicon validation (no rupee value published), for semiconductors · chip-design · vlsi. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | In-kind access to EDA tools, IP cores, MPW fabrication and post-silicon validation (no rupee value published) (In-kind access to EDA tools, IP cores, MPW fabrication and post-silicon validation (no rupee value published)) |
|---|---|
| Provider | C-DAC for MeitY (Design Linked Incentive Scheme) |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Stage, Proof Of Concept, Prototype, Seed |
| Sector | semiconductors · chip-design · vlsi |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is DLI Scheme?
DLI Scheme – Design Infrastructure Support (EDA tools, IP cores, MPW fabrication via ChipIN Centre) — In-kind access to EDA tools, IP cores, MPW fabrication and post-silicon validation (no rupee value published) — Domestic companies, startups and MSMEs doing semiconductor or semiconductor-linked design. Must keep domestic status (over 50% of capital held by resident Indians) for 3 years after claiming incentives. It is run by C-DAC for MeitY (Design Linked Incentive Scheme).
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in semiconductors · chip-design · vlsi. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for DLI Scheme?
Domestic companies, startups and MSMEs doing semiconductor or semiconductor-linked design. Must keep domestic status (over 50% of capital held by resident Indians) for 3 years after claiming incentives. Not for: Firms that are not domestic (majority foreign-owned).
How much does DLI Scheme give, and in what form?
In-kind access to EDA tools, IP cores, MPW fabrication and post-silicon validation (no rupee value published), as in-kind access to EDA tools, IP cores, MPW fabrication and post-silicon validation (no rupee value published).
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds.
Who runs this programme?
DLI Scheme – Design Infrastructure Support (EDA tools, IP cores, MPW fabrication via ChipIN Centre) is offered by C-DAC for MeitY (Design Linked Incentive Scheme). Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
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