Haryana Emerges as Startup Hub with 8,800 DPIIT-Recognised Ventures

By siliconindia  |  Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 09:02 IST

Haryana Emerges as Startup Hub with 8,800 DPIIT-Recognised Ventures
  • Haryana ranks 7th in India with over 8,800 DPIIT-recognised startups, showing strong growth in its innovation ecosystem.
  • Over 45% of startups are women-led, highlighting the state’s focus on inclusive entrepreneurship.
  • New schemes under Startup Policy 2022 offer financial and infrastructural support to incubators and innovation centres.
Haryana has emerged as India’s seventh-largest state in terms of DPIIT-recognised startups, achieving a significant milestone in its entrepreneurial and innovation journey. With more than 8,800 startups registered under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the state is showcasing a robust and rapidly growing ecosystem that is contributing to economic growth, job creation, and industrial diversification.
A standout aspect of Haryana’s startup ecosystem is the strong participation of women entrepreneurs. In a recent review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, it was highlighted that over 45 percent of the startups in the state are led by women. This impressive figure underscores Haryana’s commitment to inclusive innovation and gender equality in entrepreneurship.
The state is also making notable contributions to India’s unicorn story. Out of the 117 unicorns across the country, 19 have roots in Haryana. This remarkable achievement speaks volumes about the state’s conducive business environment, access to skilled talent, supportive policy framework, and increasing investor confidence.
To nurture early-stage ventures, Haryana has developed a comprehensive incubation ecosystem. More than 25 incubators have been set up in both government and private universities. Additionally, 10 private-sector incubators and 10 government-supported ones are currently operational, offering critical support through mentorship, infrastructure, and networking opportunities.
“Our vision is to build a self-sustaining ecosystem where innovation thrives from the grassroots to a global scale”, said Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. “By strengthening our incubators, we’re not just funding startups – we’re laying the foundation for the next generation of global enterprises from Haryana”.
Taking this vision forward, Commissioner and Secretary of Industries and Commerce Amit Kumar Agrawal announced a new set of schemes under the Haryana State Startup Policy 2022. These initiatives aim to provide financial and infrastructural support to incubators – both government-run and private.
Key highlights of the upcoming schemes include a capital subsidy of up to Rs 2 crore for government host institutions and Rs 1 crore for private institutions, financial assistance of up to Rs 4 crore for the development of new startup warehouses or innovation campuses, and annual operational support of Rs 1 crore for three years. Support will also be extended to mobile app development centres, with similar funding structures, and a lease rent reimbursement of 50 percent, capped at Rs 5 lakh per year for three years.
To further integrate innovation within academic institutions, the government will offer up to Rs 50 lakh for setting up incubation centres in state universities, along with Rs 20 lakh annually for five years to manage operational costs.
All the scheme guidelines for incubators were approved during the meeting, which was attended by senior officials including Anand Mohan Sharan (Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Forests & Wildlife), Arun Kumar Gupta (Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister), Dusmanta Kumar Behera (Director General of Industries & Commerce), Nitin Bansal (Chief Technology Officer), and others.
With these strategic initiatives, Haryana is positioning itself as a key innovation hub in India, fostering a thriving startup culture and paving the way for the next generation of global entrepreneurs.

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