DPIIT Recognition Checklist

Is your company a startup? Download or print this checklist to ensure your company meets the criteria to be considered eligible for DPIIT startup recognition.

Official Eligibility Criteria

Is Your Company A Startup?

Your company must meet the following criteria to be considered eligible for DPIIT startup recognition.

  • Company Age

    The period of existence and operations should not exceed 10 years from the date of incorporation.

  • Company Type

    Must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company, a Registered Partnership Firm, or a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).

  • Annual Turnover

    Should have an annual turnover not exceeding Rs. 100 crore for any of the financial years since its incorporation.

  • Original Entity

    The entity should not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business.

  • Innovative & Scalable

    Should work towards development or improvement of a product, process, or service and/or have a scalable business model with high potential for the creation of wealth and employment.

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