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NIDHI Prayas Cycle 4
A pre-seed grant scheme to support young innovators and early-stage startups.
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Funding amount
Up to INR 10 Lakhs
Scheme
NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program) by SINE, IIT Bombay
Open for
India
Deadline
Submission deadline: 19 Jun 2026
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
Hardware, manufacturing, agritech, cleantech, medical devices, IoT, robotics.Sector AgnosticAgri, Food & RuralAI, SaaS & Enterprise TechClimate, Energy & EVCommerce, D2C & Consumer BrandsConsumer Apps & MarketplacesDeepTech, Electronics & RoboticsEdTech & Social ImpactFinTechGaming, Media & Web3Health, Pharma & BiotechLogistics & MobilityManufacturing & IndustrialSpace, Drone & DefenseTravel & Tourism
Selection process
- Application review, screening, evaluation, and final selection.
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