DST–NIDHI Seed Support Scheme (SSS) at IIMK LIVE
Under NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) by IIMK LIVE
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Quick Answer
Seed funding program for early-stage startups incubated at IIMK LIVE, offering milestone-based grants up to ₹1 crore.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIMK LIVE. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
IIMK LIVE Seed Support Fund is a startup seed funding program sanctioned by the Department of Science and Technology under the NIDHI–Seed Support System scheme.
The program is designed to support early-stage startups incubated at IIMK LIVE, a Technology Business Incubator hosted by IIM Kozhikode. The fund aims to bridge the gap between development and commercialization of innovative technologies, products, and services by providing timely financial support along with mentorship and ecosystem access.
The support enables startups to scale their ideas into market-ready ventures while creating economic and social impact. Funding is milestone-based and disbursed in tranches, with flexibility in the form of equity, debt, or a combination of both.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
IIMK LIVE is the business incubator and entrepreneurship development centre of IIM Kozhikode, set up in June 2016 with support from India's Department of Science and Technology. It works out of two campuses in Kerala: the IIM Kozhikode campus itself, and a second office at…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Seed funding up to ₹1 crore, disbursed in milestone-based tranches. The instrument may be structured as grant, equity, debt, or a combination thereof. Startups also receive mentorship and ecosystem access through IIMK LIVE.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Startups that are incubated or agree to be incubated at IIMK LIVE, have completed at least three months of residency, are registered as a company in India, and have Indian promoters holding at least 51% shareholding. OCI and PIO founders are considered Indian citizens. Indian subsidiaries of foreign companies are not eligible.
What is the maximum funding amount?
The maximum funding amount is ₹1,00,00,000 (₹1 crore).
How is the funding disbursed?
Funding is milestone-based and disbursed in tranches.
What form does the funding take – grant, equity, or debt?
The scheme provides flexibility: funding can be in the form of equity, debt, or a combination of both, in addition to being a grant.
Are startups already supported under NIDHI-SSS eligible?
No, startups already supported under the NIDHI Seed Support Scheme are not eligible again.
Are OCI or PIO founders considered Indian citizens for this scheme?
Yes, OCI and PIO founders are treated as Indian citizens for the purpose of the 51% shareholding requirement.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
