NIDHI PRAYAS is a flagship initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, aimed at strengthening India’s innovation and startup ecosystem. It provides structured support for early-stage innovation through a nationwide network of Technology Business Incubators (TBIs), Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and innovation platforms under the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI). The programme focuses on enabling innovators to develop and validate prototypes, addressing a critical gap in the innovation chain.
| Fund Size | N/A USD |
| Stages Focus | Pre-Seed |
| Sectors Focus | Energy Security, Climate Action, Deep Technology, Healthcare, Digital Agriculture, Advanced Defense Technologies, Assistive Devices, Manufacturing |
| Portfolio Size | 0 companies |
NIDHI PRAYAS targets early-stage innovators with a focus on transforming ideas into validated prototypes. The programme supports a wide range of sectors, particularly those aligned with energy security, climate action, deep technology, and healthcare.
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