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MSME Champions Scheme (erstwhile Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme for Technology Upgradation)
Ministry of MSME
Subsidy/reimbursement varies by component (ZED, Lean, Innovative)· Competitiveness
What is this?
The MSME Champions Scheme helps MSMEs improve quality, adopt better technology, become more competitive, and grow through support for certification, innovation, design, and lean manufacturing.
Objectives
- Merges the erstwhile Technology Upgradation Scheme's 6 components into 3: MSME-Sustainable (ZED), MSME-Competitive (Lean), and MSME-Innovative (Incubation, IPR, Design).
Who can apply?
- MSMEs.
What do you get?
- Subsidy on ZED certification cost.
- Financial assistance for testing/quality/product improvement.
- Handholding support and technology-upgradation assistance.
- MSME KAWACH certification, and graded incentives.
How to apply
- Apply via the Champions portal.
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Disclaimer: Costs and sample reports are published by PMEGP / MSME authorities. FoundersOffice Idea Browser is an independent discovery and briefing tool — not affiliated with the Government of India, MSME, KVIC, DIC, or any bank. Nothing here is a sanction, loan offer, or guarantee of subsidy. Heuristics and future scores are advisory; verify on the official portal before applying.
Source: “Playbook of Government Schemes and Initiatives for Startups” (Govt of India, June 2026) · verify against the official scheme source before relying on this for a filing.