NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) at CIBA
Under NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program) by CIBA
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Quick Answer
CIBA's 2025 call under DST's NIDHI Seed Support Program for tech startups incubated at CIBA, Vashi. A later call has its own page.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 21 September 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by CIBA. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this funding program
This page covers CIBA's 2025 call (its application form is titled "NIDHI SSP 25"). A later CIBA call has its own page.
The NIDHI-Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) is a flagship initiative of the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). It is designed to provide crucial seed funding to early-stage, tech-driven startups. This program, implemented through incubators like CIBA, acts as a bridge between the development of innovative technologies and their commercialization.
The objective is to enable startups to move from the Proof of Concept (PoC) to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and then to the Go-To-Market (GTM) stage. By providing financial assistance and comprehensive support, the program helps startups become viable and attractive for future investments from venture capitalists or loans from commercial banks.
On DST's NIDHI portal, the national programme backs a startup with up to ₹100 lakh through its listed incubators, and each incubator sets its own call, amount and terms. DST's NIDHI-SSP guidelines let the incubator invest through a soft loan, equity or an equity-linked instrument, and they prefer equity. So treat it as an investment, not a free grant.
Eligibility
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Funding providers
CIBA stands for Centre for Incubation and Business Acceleration. It is a technology business incubator with centres in Verna and Assagao, both in Goa, and in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. All three centres sit on campuses of the Fr. Agnel Technical Education Complex, and CIBA began life…
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What You Get
On DST's NIDHI portal, the national programme backs a startup with up to ₹100 lakh through its listed incubators, and each incubator sets its own call, amount and terms. DST's NIDHI-SSP guidelines let the incubator invest through a soft loan, equity or an equity-linked instrument, and they prefer equity. So treat it as an investment, not a free grant. The amount for CIBA's 2025 call is not confirmed on an official source.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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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.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of the NIDHI Seed Support Program?
To enable startups to move from Proof of Concept (PoC) to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and then to the Go-To-Market (GTM) stage, providing financial assistance and comprehensive support.
What is the funding amount available?
On DST's NIDHI portal, the national programme backs a startup with up to ₹100 lakh through its listed incubators, and each incubator sets its own call, amount and terms. We could not confirm the amount for CIBA's 2025 call on an official source.
Who is eligible to apply?
The startup must be registered in India (preferably DPIIT registered), have at least 51% Indian promoters, and have completed a minimum of 3 months association with the CIBA incubator in its resident or virtual program.
Is this scheme equity-free?
No. DST's NIDHI-SSP guidelines let the incubator invest through a soft loan, equity or an equity-linked instrument, and they prefer equity. So treat it as an investment, not a free grant.
Is there a newer CIBA call?
Yes. A later CIBA call under the same DST programme has its own page: /nidhi-seed-support-program-ciba.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
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