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Start-ups
Seven incubators, a state seed fund and a startup policy built around follow-on capital.
INCUBATORS
7
CITIES
3
SEED FUND
₹200 Cr
NODAL AGENCY
WEBEL
THE OPPORTUNITY
Early capital, and the round after it
Bengal's startup constraint has never been founders — it has been the second cheque. The state policy now pairs incubation and seed capital with a structured follow-on facility and investor introductions through the campaign's domestic roadshows. Seven incubators operate across Kolkata, Siliguri and Durgapur with lab and prototyping access.
INCENTIVES & POLICY
Capital investment subsidy
Up to 40% on eligible fixed capital investment, tiered by district category.
State GST reimbursement
Net State GST reimbursed for ten years from commercial production.
Seed and follow-on capital
State seed fund with a structured follow-on facility for maturing ventures.
Incubation support
Subsidised incubation space, mentoring and prototyping facilities.
WHERE TO INVEST
START-UPS — FILTERED SLICE OF THE BENGAL INVESTMENT GRID 7 · 3
YOUR NODAL OFFICER
Managing Director Start-up Cell
West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation. Replies within two working days.
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