Introduction
The NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) is designed to provide timely financial assistance to the incubators to support potential startups with promising ideas, innovations and technologies. The key objective of the NIDHI- Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) is to ensure availability of the seed support through incubators for providing timely support to potential startups, thereby enabling them to take their ventures to the next level and facilitate their success in the marketplace. The scheme also enables the incubators to widen their pipeline of startups and also share the success of their startups which would also result in ensuring their long term operational sustainability. This seed support is intended to act as a bridge between the development and commercialization of innovative technologies, products, and services, and to facilitate the success of incubatee startups in a relatively hassle-free manner.
For Incubators/TBIs:
The maximum financial support that will be made available to an incubator is INR 1000 lakh, which will be released in phases according to the needs, capacity, and capabilities of the incubator, following a proper process.
For Startups/Entrepreneurs:
The maximum support that will be given to a deserving startup is up to INR 100 lakh. This support will be provided to help startups get off the ground and grow, increasing their chances of success in the marketplace.
How to Apply:
Application Process for Startup Incubators / TBIs:
Applications for financial support will be accepted once per year through an online portal. A call for applications will be announced at the appropriate time.
Application Process for Innovators/ Startups:
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).
The Startup Incubators/ TBIs announce periodic calls for applications, and innovators and startups are encouraged to visit the website of Startup Incubators regularly to stay informed about these calls.
Beneficiaries:
Entrepreneurs/ Startups/ Students/ Researchers/ Innovators
Useful Links
Guidelines: Click Here (PDF 0.7MB)
List of Incubators Supported Under NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP): Click Here (PDF 0.2MB)
Contact Information: For more information, please write us an email on sapana[dot]kaushik[at]nic[dot]in
Compendium: 75 Promising Startups – NIDHI Seed Support Programme (PDF 23.9MB)