NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) at IKP EDEN

The DST NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) at IKP EDEN provides seed funding and ecosystem support to technology-driven startups to accelerate product development, validation, pilot deployment, commercialization, and market entry. Selected startups receive funding based on their stage, milestones, funding requirements, and Investment Committee evaluation, along with access to IKP EDEN's incubation ecosystem, mentors, technical infrastructure, industry connections, investor network, and market access support.

• Registered Indian startup/company.
• Minimum 51% Indian ownership.
• Developing an innovative technology-driven product or solution with commercialization potential.
• Preference for startups beyond the idea stage with Proof of Concept (PoC), Prototype, or MVP.
• Must have a clearly defined customer problem and commercialization strategy.
• Should not have previously received support under the NIDHI Seed Support Program.

• Seed funding up to INR 1 Crore.
• Expert mentorship.
• Incubation support.
• Technical infrastructure and laboratories.
• Industry and investor connections.
• Market access support.
• Support for product development, validation, certification, manufacturing readiness, pilot deployment, regulatory requirements, and commercialization.

• Applications.
• Screening.
• Deep Dive Evaluation.
• Investment Committee Review.
• Due Diligence & Documentation.
• Funding Approval.