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Find similar grantsNIDHI-PRAYAS provides grant funding for young innovators to develop prototypes at Technology Business Incubators across India.
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NIDHI Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators and Startups (PRAYAS) is funded by Department of Science & Technology (India). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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NIDHI-PRAYAS (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Technology Entrepreneurs) is a grant from the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India that funds early-stage innovators and startups seeking to translate ideas into working prototypes. The program provides up to INR 10 lakhs per innovator, along with access to fabrication infrastructure (PRAYAS Shalas/Fab Labs), mentoring, technical guidance, and industry connections at Technology Business Incubators (TBIs). Eligible applicants include students, researchers, and idea-stage entrepreneurs with physical product concepts. The sector-agnostic program supports India's AtmaNirbhar Bharat Mission by fostering indigenous innovation and building a pipeline of high-quality startups for incubation. Applications are submitted through designated NIDHI-PRAYAS Centres at selected TBIs.
NIDHI PRAYAS (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators and Startups) is sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. This grant program supports idea-stage entrepreneurs with a physical product offering who require support for prototyping. It is part of the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI).
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