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All India

NIDHI-PRAYAS 2.0 (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring innovators & Startups)

Department of Science and Technology (DST) / NSTEDB

About This Scheme

Status: active. Part of DST's NIDHI umbrella programme, implemented in association with the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay. Provides early-stage prototype funding, mentorship, infrastructure access and technical guidance to innovators and startups through a network of PRAYAS Centres (PCs) and Advance PRAYAS Centres (APCs).

Eligibility Criteria

  • Individual innovators
  • early-stage startups
  • Eligible stage: idea
  • Eligible stage: pre seed

Benefits

Grant funding of up to Rs 20 lakh (PRAYAS Centres) or up to Rs 40 lakh (Advance PRAYAS Centres) for early-stage prototype development by innovators and startups.

How to Apply

  • Applications accepted on a rolling basis
  • Apply via the official portal: https://nidhi-prayas.org/

Quick Info

Amount / Funding
Rs 20 lakh
State / Region
All India
Ministry / Dept
Department of Science and Technology (DST) / NSTEDB
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