NIDHI Prayas Cycle 4
A pre-seed grant scheme to support young innovators and early-stage startups.
About the Program
NIDHI PRAYAS supports innovators and early-stage founders to build physical prototypes.
Eligibility requirements
- Applicants should be Indian innovators or startups working on hardware-oriented innovation.
Offerings / Benefits
- Grant support up to INR 10 Lakhs for prototype development.
Sectors supported
Selection process
- Application review, screening, evaluation, and final selection.
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