About this programme
Under the Gujarat IT/ITeS Policy 2022, the state funds ICT & Deep Tech incubators with CAPEX support (up to 25% of eligible expenditure, max INR 25 crore) and OPEX support (up to INR 10 crore/year for 5 years), plus subsidies on power tariff, bandwidth and cloud rental. Accelerators separately receive 10% assistance (max INR 10 lakh per startup) for investments they facilitate through VCs/investors into ICT & Deep Tech startups, along with support for R&D/prototyping, patent costs, quality certification, shared infrastructure, and lease rental for the startups they back. It is run by Government of Gujarat – Directorate of ICT & e-Governance.
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan. 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 ict & deep tech (ai/ml, iot, blockchain, semiconductors, robotics, ev, fintech, clean energy), gujarat. 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 can apply
ICT & Deep Tech incubators and accelerators operating in Gujarat that support startups in sectors such as AI/ML, IoT, blockchain, semiconductors, robotics, EVs, fintech, and clean/renewable energy.
Documents you’ll typically need
- Business registration / incorporation certificate
- PAN (and GST registration, where applicable)
- Identity and address proof for the applicant / directors
- A short description of your business or project
- Recent financials or a simple project report
The exact checklist depends on the programme and your specifics.
Frequently asked
What kind of support is this?
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan.
Who runs this programme?
Gujarat IT/ITeS Policy 2022 – Incentives for ICT & Deep Tech Incubators and Accelerators is offered by Government of Gujarat – Directorate of ICT & e-Governance. 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.
Reviewed July 2026. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.