Financial Incentives for Certification and Intellectual Property Rights Reimbursement Scheme

The Department of Industries, Trade & Commerce, Government of Goa, has introduced the Financial Incentives for Certification and Intellectual Property Rights Reimbursement Scheme (FICIPRRS). It extends financial support to industrial units, recognised hospitals, and educational institutions within Goa. The scheme reimburses costs tied to obtaining national and international certifications, including those from the Indian Standard Institute (ISI) and the International Standard Organization (ISO), thereby encouraging adherence to quality benchmarks and the uptake of new technologies.

The scheme also covers professional and registry fees for registering Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), easing the cost of protecting innovations and proprietary technologies. Through this reimbursement-based approach, with defined monetary caps per expenditure category over the scheme’s validity period, the Goa Government seeks to help local entities meet global standards and secure their intellectual assets, supporting the state’s industrial and innovation landscape.

1. Download and print the official application form from the Department of Industries, Trade & Commerce, Government of Goa website.
2. Complete all mandatory fields in the form. Attach the required supporting documents, including certification proof, IPR registration papers, expenditure receipts, and institution recognition certificates. Self-attest copies wherever necessary.
3. Submit the signed form and all attachments offline to the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce (DITC), Goa. Ensure submission is made within any specified application window. Refer to the scheme guidelines for the full document checklist and any additional submission requirements.

Applications submitted to the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce (DITC) undergo an initial screening to confirm that the form is complete and all supporting documents are genuine. Each applicant is then checked against the eligibility criteria, which require the unit or institution to operate in Goa and hold recognised certifications or IPRs.

A dedicated Task Force Committee evaluates whether the certifications and Intellectual Property Rights claimed are valid and acceptable. This committee also calculates the final reimbursement amount, applying the scheme's ceilings and accounting for any prior assistance from the Central Government. Disbursal of funds depends on budgetary allocations and full compliance with scheme conditions.