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      • Space

        Integrated 5G, top offices, and digital infrastructure create a flexible, cost-effective base for pre-seed and hyperscale Global Capability Centres connecting India-Asia Financial Corridors.

      • Talent

        Partnering with the National University of Singapore - Asian Institute of Digital Finance, we equip graduates with industry-ready digital finance skills for the sector’s fast-changing needs.

      • Ecosystem

        Anchored by Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), the largest global fintech ecosystem, India’s ecosystem connects startups, investors, and institutions to collaborate, raise capital, and accelerate market entry.

      • Policy

        A supportive environment with incentives, friendly regulation, and simplified approvals drives growth and innovation in digital finance, positioning India for the future.

      Built for Digital Finance at Scale

      Odisha offers the digital backbone and physical capacity needed to host global capability centres and data‑intensive financial services operations

      • Fast digital connectivity supporting data-rich financial services and frontier technology workloads.
      • Access to hyper-scale data centres for cloud-first, AI, and high‑availability use cases.
      • 5,500 acres allocated for Global Capability Centres and allied infrastructure, providing room to scale in a planned, government-backed ecosystem.

      Competitive Capital and Operating Costs

      A comprehensive package of capital subsidies, tax waivers, and cost reimbursements lowers both upfront investment and ongoing operating costs.

      Space and capital support:

      • 30% (+10%) of Fixed Capital Investment (excluding land cost) as capital subsidy.
      • 5% per annum subsidy on long-term loans.
      • Approximately 50% reimbursement of relocation costs.
      • 100% exemption of stamp duty on lease/sale agreements for government-allocated space.

      Tax and utility incentives:

      • 100% reimbursement of net State Goods & Services Tax.
      • Waivers on key state levies across utilities and real estate, improving project IRR.

      Talent, Recruitment And Human Capital Upskilling

      Odisha’s partnership with NUS-AIDF and GFTN creates a continuous pipeline of industry-ready digital finance talent while directly reducing hiring and training costs.

      Recruitment assistance:

      • One-time support per employee.
      • Additional incentives for hiring women and local talent

      Skilling and internships:

      • 50% reimbursement of training fees for human capital upskilling.
      • 50% reimbursement of internship stipends per intern.

      Workspace support:

      • Reimbursement of up to 50% of rent in co-working or incubation spaces, easing early-stage setup and expansion.

      Innovation, R&D And AI Compute Support

      Odisha’s policy framework is designed to catalyse frontier innovation in FinTech, InsurTech, and digital infrastructure, fully aligned with GFTN’s Global Innovation pillar and Black Swan Summit India.
      R&D and IP:

      • Reimbursement of up to 50% of investments made towards R&D.
      • Support for successful patent filings to help institutions convert research into defensible IP.

      AI and compute:

      • AI compute incentives, including an additional 10% reimbursement for early-stage startups, make high-performance computing more accessible.

      Streamlined Governance And Global Connectivity

      GOSWIFT single-window system enabling streamlined approvals, faster turnaround, and regulatory clarity for new investments and expansions.

      Integration with GFTN’s four-pillar BharatNetra initiative—Global Learning, Global Mindshare (Black Swan Summit India), Global Innovation, and Global Capability Centre—offers investors and partners a ready-made global network, curated forums, and a structured pathway from talent to deployment to scale

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