The Maharashtra State Innovation Society has launched
the Intellectual Property Rights
Scheme and the Quality Testing &
Certification Scheme in a bid to boost the start-up
ecosystem and generate employment in the state. The schemes aim at
providing financial assistance to upcoming start-ups for quality
testing, certifications, and registration of IPRs. The
Maharashtra State Innovation Society was set up by the Department
of Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship to harness
technology and business innovation in the state.
On February 2, 2021, the schemes were inaugurated by the Chief
Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Uddhav Thackrey. The Hon'ble
Minister of Skill Development, Employment, and Entrepreneurship
claimed in a press conference that the first phase of the Scheme
was going to benefit about 125 to 150 start-ups. The Minister
emphasized the role of protection of Intellectual Property Rights
to survive in a competitive business atmosphere. The
