MSME Champions Scheme

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)

The MSME Champions Scheme helps enterprises improve quality, productivity, innovation and competitiveness through support for ZED certification, Lean practices and innovation.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be an MSME with valid Udyam Registration
Applicable to: Manufacturing units, Service sector enterprises
Preferably operational with proven performance
Willing to adopt: Quality improvement, Lean practices, Innovation-driven processes
Innovation-driven individuals can apply as incubatees through Host Institutes

Benefits

Financial Support:
15% capital subsidy (up to ₹1 crore)
Up to 20% subsidy for: SC/ST entrepreneurs, Women entrepreneurs, Units in NER/Hill States
Access to ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund
Technology & Modernisation:
Access to Technology Centres (TCs)
Support for: Machinery upgrades, Automation adoption
Capacity Building:
Design support (up to 75% for micro units)
IPR assistance (patent reimbursement)
Lean manufacturing consultancy
CHAMPIONS Portal Support:
Grievance redressal (loans, raw materials, etc.)
Business advisory: Marketing, Export, Compliance
Digital adoption support
Market & Growth Enablement:
Access to invoice financing (TReDS)
Startup and innovation ecosystem support

How to Apply

Apply through: CHAMPIONS Portal
Register and select relevant: Support category, Grievance type
Submit Documentation: Udyam Registration, PAN, Aadhaar, GST
Application Submission:
Submit DPR/application under relevant sub-scheme: ZED, Lean, Innovation
Verification:
Processed by implementing agencies: District Industries Centres (DIC), KVIC, Coir Board