NIDHI-SSS
Provides financial support for early-stage, technology-driven startups for proof-of-concept, product trials, market entry, and commercialization, bridging the gap between prototype and market-ready products.
Maximum Grant Amount
10000000
🎯 Eligibility:
1. Indian-registered
2. DPIIT-recognized startup
3. showing early traction, ≥3-month incubator association
4. ≥51% Indian promoter shareholding
5. foreign subsidiaries excluded.
🌱 Nature of Support
The NIDHI-Seed Support scheme provides financial aid (as equity or a soft loan) through incubators to help startups move from proof of concept to commercialization
📝 Documents Required
Innovators and startups can apply to one of the listed Startup Incubators/ Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) for the S NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP).
Grant Type
Equity, CCD
Key details
Granting Agency
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Sector/Focus
Agnostic, Sustainability
Application Window
Periodical by various PCs
Geographic Coverage
All
Contact
How to Apply
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