NIDHI Seed Support Program at VJTI TBI Foundation
Under NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program) by VJTI TBI Foundation
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Quick Answer
Seed funding for tech startups incubated at VJTI TBI, supported by DST, to bridge early-stage to angel/VC funding.
- Funding amount
- ₹20L – ₹50L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- VJTI TBI Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 10 October 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by VJTI TBI 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 at VJTI TBI Foundation is a funding opportunity for startups that have been incubated or pre-incubated at the VJTI Technology Business Incubator. This initiative, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), provides crucial seed funding to nurture innovations and help startups progress toward a sustainable future.
The program's primary objective is to provide financial support to promising, tech-focused startups to help them advance from the early stages to a point where they are ready to seek investments from angel investors or venture capitalists. The funding is available for ventures working in key technological sectors, including Energy, IoT, Cybersecurity, Electric Vehicles, Semiconductors, and AI/ML.
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
VJTI TBI Foundation is a technology business incubator run as a Section 8 company and hosted at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute on H R Mahajani Road, Matunga, Mumbai. It works out of the CoE-CNDS lab on the VJTI campus and writes its name both as VJTI-TBI and as VJTI -…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- ₹20L – ₹50L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Seed grant of ₹20 lakh to ₹50 lakh to help incubated startups progress from early stage to investment-ready stage.
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
What is the funding amount?
₹20,00,000 to ₹50,00,000 as seed grant.
Who can apply?
Startups incubated or pre-incubated at VJTI TBI, working in focus sectors (Energy, IoT, Cybersecurity, Electric Vehicles, Semiconductors, AI/ML), with minimum 3 months association with the incubator and at least 51% Indian shareholding.
Is the program currently open?
The application form is no longer accepting responses, indicating the program is currently closed.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- PJTAU launches drive to take agri innovations to fieldtimesofindia.indiatimes.com · last week
Source: Google News aggregated
