Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Raising Capital through SME Exchange

The "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state's dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027, this initiative supports growth, investments, and the vision of "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat."
The component "Assistance for Raising Capital through SME Exchange" aims to help MSMEs raise equity capital by listing on SME Exchanges. It provides financial assistance to MSMEs for expenses incurred in this process, encouraging them to explore funding options through the capital markets.

• Financial Assistance: 25% of the expenditure incurred in raising funds through the SME Exchange, with a maximum of ₹5,00,000/-.

1. Micro/Small/Medium enterprises that raise equity capital through an SME Exchange are eligible for assistance under the scheme.
2. The scheme is open to MSMEs
3. The enterprise must have obtained acknowledgment or registration from the Ministry of MSME or the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), as applicable.
4. The enterprise must submit the application within one year of its listing date on the SME Exchange.

Online

Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "New Investor Registration" to access the registration form.
Step-2: Fill in the Registration Form. Click on "Submit".
Step-3: Verify the E-mail ID using the link sent on your registered E-mail ID.
Step-4: After verification, you will be registered successfully.

Post-Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "Login".
Step-2: Enter the email address and password you used during registration.
Step-3: Click the "Login" button to access your account.
Step-4: Now fill in the required details and mandatory documents about your business to complete the application process.

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