Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs is a subsidy from Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), funded from Digital Bharat Nidhi; portal run by TCoE India for dPIIT-registered start-ups and MSME-registered micro/small telecom enterprises incorporated in India, with annual revenue never above ₹5…. It provides Up to ₹50 L, for telecom · ICT hardware. Standing scheme: two years from implementation (claims portal live from 10 March 2025) or until the ₹25 crore allocation is used — applications open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹50 L |
|---|---|
| Provider | Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), funded from Digital Bharat Nidhi; portal run by TCoE India |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Prototype |
| Sector | telecom · ICT hardware |
| Deadline | Standing scheme: two years from implementation (claims portal live from 10 March 2025) or until the ₹25 crore allocation is used — applications open |
What is Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs?
Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs — Reimbursement of up to 75% of testing and certification charges for start-ups (lower % for micro/small enterprises), capped at Rs 50 lakh per applicant — DPIIT-registered start-ups and MSME-registered micro/small telecom enterprises incorporated in India, with annual revenue never above ₹5 crore and total funds raised not above ₹10 crore, undergoing MTCTE or voluntary certification testing at TEC/NCCS-designated or NABL labs. It is run by Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), funded from Digital Bharat Nidhi; portal run by TCoE India.
A subsidy reduces a specific cost — typically reimbursed or adjusted after you incur and document the expense, rather than paid upfront. 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 telecom · ict hardware. 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 Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs?
DPIIT-registered start-ups and MSME-registered micro/small telecom enterprises incorporated in India, with annual revenue never above ₹5 crore and total funds raised not above ₹10 crore, undergoing MTCTE or voluntary certification testing at TEC/NCCS-designated or NABL labs. Not for: R&D-related tests are not reimbursed; no reimbursement where the same test was already reimbursed under another government scheme; claims must be filed within 3 months of the TEC product certificate..
How much does Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs give, and in what form?
Up to ₹50 L.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A subsidy reduces a specific cost — typically reimbursed or adjusted after you incur and document the expense, rather than paid upfront.
Who runs this programme?
Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs is offered by Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), funded from Digital Bharat Nidhi; portal run by TCoE India. 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.
Related programmes
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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.