NIDHI-Seed Support Program at AIC-RNTU Foundation
Under NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program) by AIC-RNTU Foundation
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Quick Answer
A DST-promoted seed support program providing grants up to ₹50 lakh for promising startups incubated at AIC-RNTU Foundation, bridging the gap between development and commercialization.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹50L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- AIC-RNTU Foundation
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- DPIIT recognition
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AIC-RNTU Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) is a DST-promoted initiative that provides financial assistance to promising startups. The objective of this initial funding, provided by incubators such as AIC-RNTU Foundation, is to help startups progress and become eligible for private investments or commercial loans. The support is designed as a bridge between the development and commercialization of innovative technologies and products.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
AIC-RNTU Foundation is an Atal Incubation Centre supported by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, hosted by Rabindranath Tagore University (RNTU) on its campus near Bhopal, in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. It works with founders across the country, though its programme naming and…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹50L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grants up to ₹50,00,000 are provided as a bridge between development and commercialization, helping startups progress to become eligible for private investments or commercial loans.
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
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum funding amount under this program?
The maximum grant is ₹50,00,000.
Who is eligible to apply for this seed support?
A startup must be a company registered in India with DPIIT registration, have completed at least 3 months in AIC-RNTU Foundation's resident or virtual program, have a clear USP through customer validation, and have Indian promoters holding at least 51% shareholding (including OCI/PIO holders). Preference is given to startups that have not previously received funding from any Government of India or State Government body.
Is this program equity-free?
The provided information does not specify whether the grant is equity-free or not.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
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