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Nidhi Prayas
Prototype funding for innovators and early-stage startups.
About Nidhi Prayas
Nidhi Prayas is a DST (Department of Science and Technology) initiative that provides financial support to innovators for building prototypes and proof of concepts. It funds early-stage ideas and inventions to help them reach a stage where they can attract investment.
Key Benefits
Grant funding for prototype development
Access to Prayas Centers with fabrication labs
Mentorship and technical guidance
No equity dilution
Bridge between idea and investment readiness
Eligibility Criteria
Individual innovator or early-stage startup
Working on a hardware or product-based innovation
Selected through a Prayas Center
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Funding Amount
Up to Rs. 10 Lakhs