The NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) at IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre is an equity-based seed funding initiative implemented under the Department of Science and Technologyâs National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations. The program is designed to support and accelerate promising DeepTech startups by providing early-stage capital along with structured incubation and ecosystem support.
Through this program, selected startups receive equity-based investment of up to INR 25 lakhs to help them validate technology, strengthen product development, and prepare for market entry and scale. In addition to funding, startups gain access to IIML EICâs incubation ecosystem, including curated startup toolkits, legal, IPR and financial support, advanced infrastructure such as supercomputing facilities, IoT and 3D printing labs, as well as structured mentorship, networking, and corporate engagement opportunities.
The program aims to nurture innovation-driven enterprises with strong technology differentiation and long-term scalability, enabling them to transition from early development stages to sustainable, growth-ready ventures.