A: As stated in the previous query, a Startup which has a profile on the Startup
India website is considered a registered Startup on the portal. These Startups can
apply for various acceleration, incubator/mentorship programmes and other challenges
on the website along with getting an access to resources like Learning and
Development Program, Government Schemes, State Polices for Startups, and pro-bono
services.
For DIPP-recognition, the Startups have to apply at
https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/startupgov/startup-recognition-page.html
to avail benefits like access to high quality Intellectual Property services and
resources, relaxation in public procurement norms, self-certification under labour
and environment laws, easy winding of company, access to SIDBI Fund of Funds, tax
exemption for 3 consecutive years, and tax exemption on investment above fair market
value.