DST NIDHI Start-to-Scale Startup Support at DERBI Foundation

DERBI Foundation

About this Opportunity

The DST NIDHI Start-to-Scale Startup Support program, powered by the DERBI Foundation, is a 3-month acceleration program designed as a launchpad for massive growth in the HealthTech sector. It specifically targets founders with market-ready products (TRL 9) to transform India’s Healthtech landscape through structured mentorship, prototyping support, and market access.

Key Benefits:

  • Funding: Deployment Grants up to ₹10 Lakhs.
  • Connects: Strategic Customer Connects and Investor Connects.
  • Mentorship: Dedicated One-on-One Mentoring by Industry Experts.
  • Strategy: Expert development of GTM (Go-to-Market) & Pricing Strategy.
  • Validation: Critical Regulatory Validation and Pivots.

Focus Areas:

  • Digital Health & EMR.
  • Telemedicine.
  • Point of Care Diagnostics.
  • Medtech & Medical Devices.
  • Homecare Solutions.
  • Remote Monitoring / Wearables.

Eligibility

  • Should be a registered Startup as per the definition by Startup India.
  • Must be at TRL 9 & Abovem
  • Must be MVP Ready.

Application Process

Program Timeline:

  • Program Kick-Off: January 2026.
  • Demo Day: End of March 2026.

Steps:

  1. Complete the application form.
  2. Selection of promising startups with market-ready products.
  3. Participation in the 3-month hybrid acceleration program.
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