Get recognized as a startup by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Once you get recognized you may avail multiple benefits from the Govt. incl. Eligibility to apply for Income Tax Exemption for three (3) years Rebates on registering your Intellectual Property Rights incl. Trademark (50%) and Patent (80%) Eligibility to apply for various Government tenders Access to register as a service provider on the Government e-Marketplace Apply and take part in various funding rounds and challenges especially for recognized startups.