What is the maximum funding available?

Startups can receive up to 1 Crore in seed funding, disbursed in milestones, based on assessment and specific requirements.

What type of startups are eligible?

The program is open to registered Indian startups/companies with at least 51% Indian ownership, focusing on innovative, technology-driven products or solutions. They should be beyond the idea stage, having a PoC, prototype, or MVP.

Is DPIIT recognition mandatory?

DPIIT Startup India recognition is preferred but not a mandatory requirement for eligibility.

What kind of support does IKP EDEN provide beyond funding?

Beyond funding, startups get access to expert mentorship, incubation infrastructure including labs and prototyping facilities, domain experts, industry networks, market access, and investor connections within the IKP EDEN ecosystem.

What industries are prioritized?

The program is open to technology startups across a wide range of sectors including Agritech, AI, Biotech, Clean Tech, Deeptech, Healthcare, Medtech, Robotics, and Space & Defense, among others.

What is the application process?

The application process involves initial screening by IKP EDEN, followed by invitations for shortlisted startups to present and engage in deep-dive discussions. Final decisions are made by an Investment Committee after due diligence.

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IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru)

Bengaluru · Karnataka · India

IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) is an institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with an incubation and innovation programme in Biotech, Lifesciences, Agritech. IKP's Bengaluru campus provides life science and agritech startups with labs, mentorship, and…

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The NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) at IKP EDEN is a crucial initiative designed to empower promising technology-driven startups, guiding them from the innovation phase through to market commercialization. As part of the national DST NIDHI-SSP scheme, this program provides substantial milestone-based seed funding of up to 1 Crore. Beyond financial aid, IKP EDEN offers a comprehensive incubation ecosystem, including expert mentorship, access to advanced technical infrastructure, state-of-the-art laboratories, and prototyping facilities. Startups also gain invaluable industry connections, investor networks, and opportunities for market access. The program is specifically tailored for startups that have moved beyond the initial idea stage, possessing a Proof of Concept, prototype, or Minimum Viable Product, and are poised to develop and scale innovative solutions addressing significant market demands. It aims to bridge critical early-stage funding gaps, enabling ventures to achieve key milestones in product development, validation, certification, and market entry, ultimately fostering a pipeline of scalable and impactful technology-led businesses.

Selected startups receive up to 1 Crore in milestone-based seed funding, vital for accelerating product development, technology validation, pilot deployment, and commercialization efforts. Beyond capital, the program provides comprehensive incubation support within the IKP EDEN ecosystem. This includes expert mentorship from industry leaders, access to advanced technical infrastructure, laboratories, and prototyping facilities. Startups will also benefit from extensive industry connections, investor networking opportunities, and strategic market access initiatives to help scale their ventures. The support is designed to help companies bridge early-stage funding gaps and become better positioned for customer adoption and follow-on investment.

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