GovernmentCentral Verified 2025-11-09

ASPIRE: Incubation Support for MSME Startups

Financial support for business incubators (e.g., academic institutions, associations) to support new startups/MSMEs. Grant up to ₹100 Lakh for Technology Business Incubators (TBI).

Maximum benefit value

₹1 Cr

Eligibility

  • Startup must be hosted by an approved Technical Agency (TA)/Incubator
  • Focus on innovation, green tech, and rural employment
  • New technology or process with high potential

How to apply

MSMEs apply to the approved Incubator/TA. The Incubator applies to the MSME Ministry/SIDBI.

Required documents

  • Detailed Project Report (DPR)
  • Agreement with Incubator
  • Udyam registration proof (of the MSME/Startup)

Official sources

Verification notes

This is primarily a grant to the *incubator* which then supports the startup.