Technology Transfer & Commercialization Support Scheme
The Technology Transfer & Commercialization Support Scheme aids women entrepreneurs in Kerala with funding for technology licenses.
Benefits
Beneficiaries can receive a one-time subsidy of up to ₹10 lakhs to reimburse costs incurred for technology licenses from research institutions, covering up to 90% of the fee.
Who can apply
- Women / girls only
- For: entrepreneur
- Resident of Kerala
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
- no family member in government service
- poor household
Eligible applicants are women entrepreneurs who operate a registered startup in Kerala as either an LLP or Pvt. Ltd company. Key exclusions include those with pending dues to government agencies or those blacklisted by any government body.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted online through the Kerala Startup Mission's official website.
- Visit the Kerala Startup Mission website.
- Click on ‘Women’ and select the ‘Technology Commercialisation Support Scheme’.
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ and log in using your KSUM Unique ID or email address.
- If new, create a ‘New Account’.
- Complete the application form and click ‘Submit’.
- Prepare and upload required documents as specified.
Documents required
- Original hard copy of Invoice & Receipt with authorized seal and signature from the research organization.
- Original Bank Statement showing the amount transferred (Verified by the Bank Manager).
- Technology Transfer Agreement with a research organization.
- Residence Proof details of the director(s)/applicant(s).
- Company incorporation documents (Incorporation Certificates, MoA, AoA, DIN nos).
- Undertaking that the startup has not so far claimed and will not claim any sort of reimbursement costs from any other organizations/govt. bodies and if found, they will pay twice the amount to KSUM, which is reimbursed through the Technology support scheme.
- Cancelled Cheque of the company and Bank details (Branch name, IFSC Code).
- Any other document as demanded by the recommending/sanctioning authority.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Technology Transfer & Commercialization Support Scheme?
This scheme provides financial support to women-led startups in Kerala that acquire technology licenses from government research institutions for commercialization.
Who qualifies as a woman entrepreneur under this scheme?
A woman entrepreneur is defined as a woman or a group of women who initiate and manage a business, with at least 51% ownership in the case of service enterprises.
Is DPIIT registration necessary for eligibility?
Yes, the startup must have DPIIT registration and maintain an ‘Active’ or ‘Active Compliant’ status with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
What is the maximum funding available through this scheme?
The scheme offers a maximum one-time subsidy of ₹10 lakhs, covering up to 90% of the technology fee paid to the research institution.
What types of startups are not eligible for this scheme?
Startups with pending dues to government agencies or those that are blacklisted by any government body are not eligible to apply.
What documents are required for the application?
Required documents include the original invoice and receipt, bank statement, technology transfer agreement, proof of residence, incorporation documents, and a cancelled cheque.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.