The program caters to idea-stage entrepreneurs with a physical product offering, who require support for prototyping. You can Avail Grant – in – aid upto Rs. 10 lakhs for prototype development
Call open: Apply before 28-Apr-2024
Objectives
DST has launched the NIDHI- Promoting and Accelerating Young and ASpiring innovators & startups (NIDHI-PRAYAS) program.
- Enable translation of an innovative idea to a prototype.
- Provide a platform for faster experimentation and modify approaches in the idea-to-market journey.
- Generate innovative solutions relevant to local and global problems.
- Attract a large number of youth who demonstrate problem solving zeal and abilities
- A pre-incubation program or pipeline activity leading to startup incubation. The ideal endpoint is venture creation and development.