Testing and certification of telecom equipment are key enabler for Start-ups and telecom MSE’s, to ensure acceptance at both national and international deployment. Certificated products/solutions build consumer confidence and drive business growth, fostering adoption in domestic and global markets.
In order to support Start-ups and Micro & Small Enterprises (MSE’s), the competent authority has decided to reimburse testing and certification charges for Start-ups and MSEs in respect of testing and certification in the field of telecom under mandatory/voluntary testing certification scheme.
Objectives of the Scheme:
To reimburse a part of the testing and certification charges for Start-ups and MSEs in the field of telecom/ICT incurred by them at Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC)/ National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) designated/ recognized labs or at NABL accredited Lab(s) [in case there is no TEC designated CAB for a particular test facility] under mandatory/voluntary testing certification scheme.
To increase the competence of Start-ups/ MSE’s and create a conducive ecosystem in Telecom product development thereby promoting their competitiveness in the domestic and export markets.
Reimbursement Process:
The reimbursement process is streamlined through the online application portal
Eligibility for reimbursements:
In order to be eligible for reimbursement under the Testing & Certification Scheme, Start-ups should have valid registration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India in the Start-Up category.
In order to be eligible for reimbursement under the scheme, the MSEs firms shall have valid registration with Ministry of MSME, either in Micro or Small Category.
Start-up/ MSE’s annual revenue should not have crossed INR 5 crores in any financial year (since incorporation) and the Start-up should not have raised funds more than INR 10 crores.
Reimbursement Criterion:
The reimbursement of testing done at Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) / National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) designated/ recognized labs or at NABL accredited Lab(s) [in case there is no TEC designated CAB for a particular test facility] in India & certification charges will be made as per the below mentioned categorization:
|
Category |
Reimbursement of Testing and certification charges up to (in %) |
|
Start- Ups |
75 |
|
Micro Enterprises |
60 |
|
Small Enterprises |
50 |
Relevant Documents:
| Notification of the Scheme |
| Detailed Scheme Implementation Guidelines |
| FAQs for the Scheme |
| Flow Chart of Application Process |
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