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NIDHI-Accelerator

Department of Science and Technology (DST) / NSTEDB

About This Scheme

Status: active. A post-incubation fast-track programme (3-6 months) run through DST-funded Technology Business Incubators to help startups that have achieved market validation to scale up, via structured mentoring (minimum 20 hours group + 50 hours one-on-one) culminating in a demo day where top startups pitch to investors.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) previously or currently funded by DST or other central/state government agencies
  • Eligible stage: growth
  • TBI must have minimum 3 years of existence
  • TBI must have nurtured/incubated at least 20 startups across multiple domains

Benefits

DST funding of up to Rs 40 lakh per accelerator cohort run by an eligible Technology Business Incubator, supporting growth-stage startups through structured mentoring and a demo day.

How to Apply

  • Applications accepted on a rolling basis
  • Apply via the official portal: https://nidhi.dst.gov.in/schemes-programmes/nidhiaccelerator/

Quick Info

Amount / Funding
Rs 40 lakh
State / Region
All India
Ministry / Dept
Department of Science and Technology (DST) / NSTEDB
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