DST NIDHI (National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations)

Department of Science and Technology umbrella programme covering PRAYAS, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Seed Support, Technology Business Incubators and Accelerator.

NIDHI-PRAYAS: up to INR 10 lakh per innovator for a prototype (original scheme); PRAYAS 2.0 per DST up to INR 20 lakh at standard centres and INR 40 lakh at advanced deep-tech centres. Funds are routed via host incubators. Check scheme guidelines for eligibility.