Startups to get Rs 10 lakh aid to file patents Representative Pic Photo by Pexels In a bid to support the startup ecosystem in Maharashtra, the state government has taken a slew of initiatives. The state government will be providing financial assistance to innovative startups who wish to file for patents. In the first phase, around 125 to 150 startups will be supported with a financial assistance of from up to Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Minister of Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Nawab Malik said that youth-led startups offering innovative solutions often need to incur significant expenses while filing patent applications. Despite being innovative and deserving, many startups are unable to file patents because of the high expenses involved.