Investment Promotion Scheme 2022 (DNH & DD) — Patent and Trade Mark Registration Assistance is a grant from Department of Industries, U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (District Industries Centre) for any individual or legal entity eligible under the scheme for patents or trade marks of a developed product or process. It provides Up to ₹25 L. Investment Promotion Scheme 2022 (20 May 2022 to 19 May 2027) — applications open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹25 L |
|---|---|
| Provider | Department of Industries, U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (District Industries Centre) |
| Where | Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Prototype |
| Deadline | Investment Promotion Scheme 2022 (20 May 2022 to 19 May 2027) — applications open |
What is Investment Promotion Scheme 2022?
Investment Promotion Scheme 2022 (DNH & DD) — Patent and Trade Mark Registration Assistance — 75% of patent or trade mark registration cost, up to ₹25 lakh per applicant (attorney fee capped at ₹50,000 national, ₹2 lakh per country international) — Any individual or legal entity eligible under the scheme for patents or trade marks of a developed product or process; apply within one year of publication or notification. It is run by Department of Industries, U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (District Industries Centre).
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.
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 Investment Promotion Scheme 2022?
Any individual or legal entity eligible under the scheme for patents or trade marks of a developed product or process; apply within one year of publication or notification. Not for: Applications later than one year from publication..
How much does Investment Promotion Scheme 2022 give, and in what form?
Up to ₹25 L.
Frequently asked questions
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?
Investment Promotion Scheme 2022 (DNH & DD) — Patent and Trade Mark Registration Assistance is offered by Department of Industries, U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (District Industries Centre). 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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