What is MSME Innovative?
MSME Innovative is the Government of India's flagship scheme to promote innovation, intellectual property creation, and product design within Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) — launched 2021 as part of MSME Champions umbrella. Has 3 sub-components: (1) INCUBATION — financial support up to ₹15 lakh per idea to incubate innovative business ideas through Host Institutes (IITs, IIMs, NITs, premier universities, dedicated MSME incubators); 5 lakh innovative ideas targeted by 2027; (2) IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) — 75% reimbursement on patent/trademark/copyright/design filing fees (up to ₹1 lakh per IPR for domestic, ₹5 lakh for international); covers 200+ patents subsidised annually; (3) DESIGN — 50-75% subsidy on product/packaging design consultancy from premier design institutes (NID Ahmedabad, IIT Bombay IDC, MIT-ID Pune). Implemented via 1,400+ Host Institutes across India.
MSME Innovative — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | MSME Innovative Scheme 2026 — Incubation, IPR & Design Support for Startups |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2021 |
| Benefit | ₹15L per incubation + 75% on IPR/patents + 50-75% on product design consultancy |
| Category | MSME & Industry |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://champions.gov.in |
Benefits of MSME Innovative
₹15L per incubation + 75% on IPR/patents + 50-75% on product design consultancy
Who is Eligible for MSME Innovative?
- ✓Indian innovator/entrepreneur with novel business idea (incubation)
- ✓Registered MSME with Udyam Registration (for IPR + Design subsidy)
- ✓Educational institutions can apply as 'Host Institute' for incubation funding
- ✓Idea must be commercially viable, novel, and solve a real-world problem
- ✓Special preference for student innovators, women, SC/ST, North-East MSMEs
- ✓Should not have been incubated under another government scheme for same idea
Documents Required for MSME Innovative
How to Apply for MSME Innovative Online?
- 1Identify the relevant sub-component: INCUBATION (idea stage), IPR (patent/trademark), or DESIGN (product/packaging)
- 2Visit MSME Champions Portal (champions.gov.in) → 'MSME Innovative' module
- 3FOR INCUBATION: identify Host Institute (1,400+ across India) → contact them with business idea + concept document
- 4Host Institute appraises idea → submits joint application with you to Ministry of MSME → ₹15L sanctioned over 2 years (₹5L grant + ₹10L convertible loan)
- 5FOR IPR: First file patent/trademark application at Patent Office (ipindia.gov.in) → pay fees
- 6Submit IPR application + receipt at champions.gov.in → 75% reimbursement within 60 days
- 7FOR DESIGN: Get quotation from NID/IIT-IDC/MIT-ID for product/packaging design consultancy
- 8Submit at champions.gov.in → on approval, pay your 25-50% share to design institute; government share goes directly
- 9Track applications in 'My Dashboard' on champions.gov.in
Official Government Portal
Applications go through champions.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗Apply on champions.gov.in