Andaman & Nicobar Islands Startup Policy in Chennai
AN Startup Policy
Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Department of Industries
Guidance for businesses in Chennai
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Startup Policy is a sector-agnostic policy of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration (Department of Industries) to strengthen the startup ecosystem through funding, incubation, training, and market-access support.
At a glance
- Policy Name
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands Startup Policy
- Nodal Agency
- A&N Administration, Department of Industries
- Innovation Fund
- ₹1 crore via ANIIDCO
- Startup Allowance
- ~₹15,000 to ₹20,000 per month (select startups)
- Marketing Assistance
- One-time up to ₹3 lakh
- Sector
- Agnostic
Benefits
Funding Support:
- The Government has signed an MoA with institutions such as ANIIDCO to set up incubation centres; an amount of ₹1 crore has been sanctioned as the Andaman and Nicobar Innovation Fund to ANIIDCO Ltd. Several startups in the UT have received startup funds in the form of a monthly allowance of approximately ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 from the Government.
Incubation Support:
- Financial and infrastructural support to startups and state-supported incubators to set up or upgrade facilities, enhancing incubation infrastructure across regions and leveraging academic institutions.
Training Support:
- Capacity development workshops for UT-supported incubators in collaboration with incubators from other States/UTs — covering IPR, incubation models, startup program design, virtual incubation, and management training — plus monthly virtual programs to sensitize investors and facilitate startup–investor connections.
Market Access Support:
- Procurement relaxations (exemptions from prior turnover, prior experience, and EMD requirements); participation in national-level events, demo days, buyer-seller meets, GeM workshops, and international summits; and one-time marketing/publicity assistance of up to ₹3 lakh to help startups reach the market.
Eligibility
- Startups recognized by DPIIT and operating in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (the policy is sector-agnostic).
- Startups seeking incubation, funding, training, or market-access support under the policy.
- Other conditions as prescribed by the A&N Administration, Department of Industries and ANIIDCO.
Documents required
- DPIIT recognition certificate
- Certificate of incorporation/registration of the startup
- Business plan / pitch deck
- PAN and GST details of the entity
- Bank account details
- Any other document as required by the Department of Industries / ANIIDCO
How to apply
Interested startups should approach the Andaman and Nicobar Administration's Department of Industries or ANIIDCO Ltd. to learn about the current application procedure for funding, incubation, training, and market-access support under the startup policy. Submit the required documents (DPIIT recognition, incorporation details, business plan) for evaluation and support.
About the scheme
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Startup Policy, driven by the A&N Administration's Department of Industries, aims to build a vibrant, sector-agnostic startup ecosystem. It provides funding (through an Innovation Fund set up with ANIIDCO), incubation infrastructure, capacity-building training, and market-access support to help startups grow.
Why it matters
- Innovation Fund:
- ₹1 crore sanctioned to ANIIDCO for startups.
- Monthly Support:
- ~₹15,000–₹20,000/month for select startups.
- Incubation:
- Financial and infrastructural support for incubators.
- Market Access:
- Procurement relaxations and marketing assistance.
Focus areas
- Funding Support:
- Innovation Fund and monthly startup allowances.
- Incubation Support:
- Setting up and upgrading incubators across regions.
- Training Support:
- Capacity-building workshops on IPR, incubation models, and management.
- Market Access:
- Procurement relaxations and showcase opportunities.
Is this scheme right for you?
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Startup Policy backs island entrepreneurs with an Innovation Fund, incubation, training, and market access — plus monthly allowances and marketing assistance. If you are a DPIIT-recognized startup in the UT, this policy can support your growth journey.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Startup Policy?
It is a sector-agnostic policy of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration (Department of Industries) to strengthen the startup ecosystem through funding, incubation, training, and market-access support.
How much has been sanctioned for the Innovation Fund?
An amount of ₹1 crore has been sanctioned as the Andaman and Nicobar Innovation Fund to ANIIDCO Ltd.
Do startups receive any monthly financial support?
Yes, several startups in the UT have received startup funds in the form of a monthly allowance of approximately ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 from the Government.
What marketing support is available for startups?
The Government provides startups with one-time marketing/publicity assistance of up to ₹3 lakh to help them reach the market.
Who is the nodal agency for the policy?
The Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Department of Industries, along with ANIIDCO Ltd., implements the policy.
What kind of incubation and training support does the policy provide?
It provides financial and infrastructural support to set up/upgrade incubators, and capacity-building workshops covering IPR, incubation models, startup program design, virtual incubation, and management training.
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