StateSubsidy
Entrepreneur Support Scheme
Industries & Commerce
Last verified: 8 April 2026
The Entrepreneur Support Scheme (ESS) is operated by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala. It aims to provide financial assistance to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises engaged in manufacturing activities in the State, proportional to the capital investment made. Depending upon the category of the investor, sector, and the District of investment, the unit can avail subsidy from 15% to 45% of the fixed capital investment. The scheme provides assistance in 3 stages: Start-up Support, Investment Support, and Technology Support.
Eligibility Criteria
CriterionScheme RequiresStatus
State / LocationKL—
Udyam Classmicro, small, medium—
Owner Categorygeneral, sc, st, women—
Annual TurnoverAny—
Sector & Business TypeRubber-based industries, Agro-based and Food processing industries, Readymade Garments, Equipment and machinery for non-conventional energy generation, Biotechnology industries, 100% export-oriented units, Biodegradable plastic industries, Plastic waste recycling industries, Biofertilizer industries, Pharmaceutical industries, Healthcare products manufacturing industries · manufacturing—
Business AgeNo restriction—
Area TypeAll area types—