The document defines what constitutes a startup according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DIPP) in India. It must be an incorporated entity within 7 years (10 years for biotech startups) with annual turnover not exceeding Rs. 25 crore. The document outlines benefits of registering as a startup such as self-certification, tax exemptions, and access to funds. It provides steps to apply for startup registration and certification. It promotes various startup support initiatives in Telangana and India while cautioning against simply waiting for schemes and to take action to build the business.

1. START UPs
Schemes & Initiatives
September 09, 2018
MS Education Centre, Hyderabad
Shakir Ali (PhD)
Digital Entrepreneur | Mentor | Speaker
www.ShakirAli.in | info@ShakirAli.in | +91- 9849256286
Millat Foundation for
Industry Research &
Development
(MFIRD)
Presents

2. Startup Definition (as per DIPP)
Startup means an entity, incorporated or registered in India :
• Upto a period of seven years from the date of incorporation/registration or
upto ten years in case of Startups in Biotechnology sector
• As a private limited company or registered as a partnership firm or a limited
liability partnership
• With an annual turnover not exceeding Rs. 25 crore for any of the financial
years since incorporation/registration
• Working towards innovation, development or improvement of products or
processes or services, or if it is a scalable business model with a high
potential of employment generation or wealth creation
An entity shall cease to be a Startup:
• On completion of seven years from the date of its incorporation/registration,
ten years in case of Startups in Biotechnology sector, or
• If its turnover for any previous year exceeds Rs. 25 crore

3. Why Register
• SELF CERTIFICATION - and compliance under 9 environmental &
labour laws
• STARTUP PATENT APPLICATION - fast track & up to 80% rebate in
filling patents
• PUBLIC PROCUREMENT- fast track under the criteria of "prior
experience/turnover" for startups in all Central Government
ministries/departments
• WINDING UP COMPANY- in 90 days under insolvency & Bankruptcy
code 2016
• INR 10,000 CRORE FUND - of funds for investment into startups
through Alternate Investment Funds
• INR 2,000 CRORE CREDIT - guarantee fund for startups through
National Credit Guarantee Trust Company / SIDBI over 4 years
• TAX EXEMPTIONS - on Income tax for 3 years

4. Steps Moving Forward
• STARTUP RECOGNITION
• APPLICATION FOR STARTUP REGISTRATION
• Full Office Address
• Authorized Representative Details; Directors & Partners Details
• Information Required like IPR filed or employees and other
• StartUp Activities like
• Any awards/recognition received by the entity
• What is the problem the startup is solving?
• What is the uniqueness of your solution?
• How does your startup propose to solve this problem?
• How does your startup generate revenue?
• SELF CERTIFICATION AND then apply for TAX EXEMPTIONS
• LIST OF INCUBATORS & LIST OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT
FUNDS

5. Avail Benefits
• LOG ON TO
https://www.startupindiahub.org.in/content/sih/en/home-
page.html
• Browse through Learn skill sand upgrade yourself
• Schemes - Access Government Schemes
• Connect - Network with Experts and Startups
• Pool of 30,000 Startups & Entrepreneurs
• Get Guided by Mentors
• Talk to investors
• Find Industry Connect
• Discuss - Share your Opinions & Experiences
• Participate in Startup Yatra
• Telangana : Telangana State Innovation cell (TSIC) will start from
15th Sep

6. T-hub & Other Initiatives
• STATE OF ART ECO SYSTEM FOR START-UPS AT IIIT-H Campus,
Gachibowli
• A Startup Engine for Innovative talents
• Attend T-Hub Programs
• Lab32 is a six-month & Virtual Membership
• Telangana Government Announces Early-Stage Fund
To Promote Entrepreneurship
• Follow the Telangana State Startup Policy
• Try to be close to Incubators & Accelerators –
Bangalore has the advantage of Accelerators like
Microsoft, Khosla, IIM B, Angel prime and others

7. Few Other Initiatives
• Smart Fifty & similar kind by Various IIMs
• NASSCOM 10,000 startups – Hyderabad started NASSCOM
warehouse programme at IIIT H Campus
• Symbiosis center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation @ Hyderabad
• SRiX - India’s largest tier-2 tech business incubator ‘SRiX’ launched in
Warangal
• Edtech startups find Hyderabad a fertile ground
• a-IDEA (Association for Innovation Development of Entrepreneurship in
Agriculture), is a Technology Business Incubator(TBI) hosted by ICAR-
PJTSAU planning to establish Agri Incubation Center
• I-Hub gets 3 startups - the incubator for agri-startups set up at the
Icrisat in Hyderabad
• Special IT corridor for Muslims – CM KCR directed officials to
give of Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh without bank linkage to minorities for

8. Don’t Just wait for Schemes
• Youngsters – Collaborate & Start working on your concepts
• Spend few hours daily on your dream
• Take Risks – But Calculative
• Don’t Get Disappointed on Critics
• Be a Smart Marketer – Don’t feel shy of selling your concept
• Talk, Talk & Talk – Seek, Seek & Seek
• Don’t be afraid of your failure – It shows at-least you are trying
• Develop a tendency to accept Challenges
• Girte hain Sheh sawar Maidane Jung Main
• Be direct contributor to Indian Economy don’t just wait for free
bees

9. In General - to Move Forward
• Create A Concept
• Develop Value Proposition, Messaging, Pains, Gains, Needs &
Wants
• Your USP – How Different You Are – Be Vocal
• Develop Basic Business Plan, Financial Projections
• Develop Organizational G&O, OKR &Organizational Play
Book With Activities & Tactics
• Develop A Prototype & Go to Market Strategy
• Bring Some Early Adopters
• Beta Test Drive ; Beta Readiness, Success Criteria & GA
• Product - Proof Of Concepts
• Why They Joined Or What Value They Got From Your
Product

10. 10 Deadly Mistakes Young Entrepreneurs
Make
• Mistake 1: Spending too much time developing the product and not
enough time selling it
• Mistake 2: Being afraid that someone will steal your idea
• Mistake 3: Thinking that you are your customer
• Mistake 4: Trying to monetize ideas rather than monetize sales
• Mistake 5: They listen too much to others
• Mistake 6: They mismanage money
• Mistake 7: They have trouble focusing
• Mistake 8: They don't charge enough for their services
• Mistake 9: They don't grasp the importance of creating a brand
• Mistake 10: Trying to do everything alone

11. Questions Please!!
Thanks
Shakir Ali (PhD)
Digital Entrepreneur | Mentor | Speaker
www.ShakirAli.in | info@ShakirAli.in | +91-