Co-Working Spaces or Incubators or Accelators Subsidy Scheme
The Co-Working Space/Incubators/Accelerators Subsidy Scheme, under the Goa Start-up Policy 2025, provides financial assistance to eligible start-ups by reimbursing a portion of the seat costs incurred at approved co-working spaces, incubators, and accelerators. Certified start-ups can avail reimbursement of up to 50% of the seat cost, subject to prescribed limits, for a specified duration, enabling them to access professional workspaces, incubation facilities, mentorship, and accelerator support. The scheme aims to reduce infrastructure costs, strengthen the start-up ecosystem, and encourage innovation by supporting start-ups operating from recognized co-working and incubation facilities in Goa.
Benefits
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Start-ups receive reimbursement for seats occupied at SPC-listed co-working spaces, incubators, and accelerators.
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Co-working Spaces: 50% reimbursement of seat cost, up to ₹3,000 per seat, for a maximum of 8 seats, for up to 2 years.
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Incubators: 50% reimbursement of seat cost, up to ₹5,000 per seat, for a maximum of 8 seats, for up to 1 year.
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Accelerators: 50% reimbursement of seat cost, up to ₹6,000 per seat, for a maximum of 8 seats, for up to 3 months.
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Reimbursement is available on any approved plan offered by SPC-listed co-working spaces, incubators, and accelerators.
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Up to 100% reimbursement may be granted to deserving start-ups, subject to SPC guidelines.
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The scheme subsidizes 100 co-working seats and 50 seats each in incubators and accelerators every year.
Eligibility
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Applicant must be a Start-up certified by the Start-up Information Technology Promotion Cell (SITPC).
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The start-up must avail seats only in co-working spaces, incubators, or accelerators listed by SITPC.
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Payments for seat occupancy must be made through digital modes. In exceptional cases where digital payment is not possible, the expenditure may be considered as per SITPC guidelines.
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The bank account of the start-up must be linked with Aadhaar.
Required Documentation
Address proof of the operational office in the State of Goa (utility bill not older than 2 months from the date of application)
Agreement between the start-up and the co-working space/incubator/accelerator for operating from the respective facility
Cancelled cheque of the start-up/incubator/accelerator (Bank account must be in Goa)
How to Apply?
Open the UDP portal and navigate to schemes tab.
Select Co-Working Spaces / Incubators / Accelators Subsidy Scheme from the list of schemes.
Click on the Apply button.
You will be automatically redirected to the Goa Online Portal to submit your application.
Scheme
Details & Documents
| S.No. | Document Name | Document Type | Action |
| 1 | Co-Working Space_Incubator Subsidy Scheme | PDF File | Download |