§1Who it is for

  • Existing MSMEs that have acquired ISO, BIS, FSSAI-AGMARK, ECOMARK, ZED, ISI, FPO, BEE or export certifications (CE, CCC, phyto-sanitary, IFS-BRC-FSSC 22000, SEDEX, GHP, GMP, GLP, HACCP)

Useful if

Exporters and units selling to large buyers

§2Eligibility

  1. ISO must be from NABCB-accredited agency; claim within certificate validity (ISO up to 3 years; BIS within one year)
  2. Only one ISO type (most beneficial) is reimbursed
  3. One-time assistance

§3Benefits

  • Quality certification: 50% of cost, cap Rs.5,00,000 per entity
  • Export readiness certification: 50% of cost, cap Rs.5,00,000 per entity

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. 50% of cost, max Rs.5 lakh per entity (rate per ICAI summary of policy)

§5Documents

Tick each one as you get it ready.

Self-attested Udyam Registration

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply to Managing Director, KCTU with documents; KCTU issues sanction

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Covers export certificates like CE and HACCP

Demerits

  • One-time only

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Sources

  1. Karnataka Operative Guidelines, Package of Incentives and Concessions under Industrial Policy 2025-30 (CI 123 SPI 2024, 10.04.2026), Invest Karnataka
  2. ICAI MSME & Startup Committee - Karnataka State MSME Policy 2026 (secondary)

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.