Atal Bihari Vajpayee Innovation Lab (ABVIL), Dept. of IT & e-Governance, Government of Jharkhand

Jharkhand Startup Policy 2023 — Subsistence Allowance (Stipend)

Startup teams selected under the Jharkhand Startup Policy 2023 through ABVIL. Startups must operate in Jharkhand. Startups from outside the state qualify only if they set up operations or production in Jharkhand. Benefits run until ₹25 crore turnover or 5 years from incorporation, whichever comes first. Not for: Startups with turnover above ₹25 crore or more than 5 years since incorporation; entities with no operations in Jharkhand.

What you getUp to ₹15,000
WhereJharkhand
DeadlineApplications open

Jharkhand Startup Policy 2023 — Subsistence Allowance (Stipend) is a grant from Atal Bihari Vajpayee Innovation Lab (ABVIL), Dept. of IT & e-Governance, Government of Jharkhand for startup teams selected under the Jharkhand Startup Policy 2023 through ABVIL. It provides Up to ₹15,000. Applications are currently open.

Key facts

Amount / benefitUp to ₹15,000
ProviderAtal Bihari Vajpayee Innovation Lab (ABVIL), Dept. of IT & e-Governance, Government of Jharkhand
WhereJharkhand
StageIdea, Proof Of Concept, Prototype
DeadlineApplications open

What is Jharkhand Startup Policy 2023?

Jharkhand Startup Policy 2023 — Subsistence Allowance (Stipend) — ₹15,000 per founder per month (max 3 founders) for 12 months — Startup teams selected under the Jharkhand Startup Policy 2023 through ABVIL. Startups must operate in Jharkhand. Startups from outside the state qualify only if they set up operations or production in Jharkhand. Benefits run until ₹25 crore turnover or 5 years from incorporation, whichever comes first. It is run by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Innovation Lab (ABVIL), Dept. of IT & e-Governance, Government of Jharkhand.

The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. 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 Jharkhand Startup Policy 2023?

Startup teams selected under the Jharkhand Startup Policy 2023 through ABVIL. Startups must operate in Jharkhand. Startups from outside the state qualify only if they set up operations or production in Jharkhand. Benefits run until ₹25 crore turnover or 5 years from incorporation, whichever comes first. Not for: Startups with turnover above ₹25 crore or more than 5 years since incorporation; entities with no operations in Jharkhand.

How much does Jharkhand Startup Policy 2023 give, and in what form?

Up to ₹15,000.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs this programme?

Jharkhand Startup Policy 2023 — Subsistence Allowance (Stipend) is offered by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Innovation Lab (ABVIL), Dept. of IT & e-Governance, Government of Jharkhand. 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

No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. 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.

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