DST Seed Support Program at Social Alpha (NIDHI-SSS)

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

Corpus Rs 10 crore; per-startup amount not stated

Funding available

Seed fund under DST's NIDHI programme with a Rs 10 crore corpus, available to startups that have spent at least three months in Social Alpha incubation. Per-startup amount and any open call are not stated on the page.

Eligibility Criteria

Registered Indian company (DPIIT registration preferred), at least 3 months in Social Alpha's incubation, customer-validated USP, not an MNC subsidiary, 51% Indian promoter holding, no prior NIDHI seed support.

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: Social Alpha (DST NIDHI Seed Support System implementing incubator)
Ministry / Dept: DST
Level: Central Government
Status: Check official site

Startup Stage

ValidationEarly Revenue