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NIDHI-PRAYAS

Supports innovators working on POC/prototype development in agriculture, food tech, IoT, and sustainability, offering grants up to ₹10 lakh. Helps agri-focused entrepreneurs validate and develop early-stage technology solutions.

Maximum Grant Amount 

1000000

🎯 Eligibility:

1. Open to students, researchers, startups 

2. innovative ideas/prototypes in identified focus areas.

🌱 Nature of Support

Grant

📝 Documents Required

Innovators must apply directly to one of the approved PRAYAS Centres (PCs). The PC's Monitoring Committee selects the innovators.

Grant Type

Grant

Key details

Granting Agency

Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Sector/Focus

Agnostic

Application Window

Periodical by various PCs

Geographic Coverage

All

How to Apply

Proof of Nationality/Identity, No Objection Certificate (NOC), Startup Incorporation Documents, Declarations & Agreements

Submit

Last Verified

Nov 2025

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