National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations. Supports deep-tech startups through incubators. NIDHI-PRAYAS offers up to ₹10L prototype grants. NIDHI-EIR funds entrepreneur-in-residence. NIDHI-SSS supports seed stage.
Early-stage deep-tech startup. Must be associated with a DST-supported incubator. Technology with scientific basis — hardware, biotech, cleantech, advanced materials, AI/ML research.