NIDHI-SSS Seed Support Fund at Amrita TBI
Under NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) by Amrita Technology Business Incubator
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Quick Answer
Seed support funding of up to ₹30 lakhs for technology startups ready to scale, under the NIDHI-SSS scheme by DST, hosted at Amrita TBI.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 October 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Amrita Technology Business Incubator. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
Amrita TBI is inviting innovative startups to apply for Seed Support funding under the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI-SSS) scheme. This program is supported by the NSTEDB, DST, Government of India.
The funding aims to support technology startups that are ready to scale their innovations.
- Financial Support: Up to ₹30 Lakhs in seed funding.
- Target Stage: The program targets startups that are past the early prototype stage and are ready for significant growth.
- Provider: Amrita TBI, recognized as a National Award Winner for Best Technology Business Incubator.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Amrita Technology Business Incubator (Amrita TBI) is a non-profit startup incubator run by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a private university, with its main campus at Amritapuri in Kollam, Kerala, and additional locations at the university's Bengaluru and Coimbatore campuses. It…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹30 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Amrita TBI's NIDHI-SSS seed support is a grant for innovative technology startups that have moved past the early prototype stage and are ready to scale. The seed fund provides up to ₹30 lakh, and the application page notes that incubated startups can also raise further funding of up to ₹1 crore through Amrita TBI's own startup investment initiatives. Beyond the money, incubated startups get expert mentoring, technical support, product development guidance, co-working infrastructure, access to advanced research labs across Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, structured business coaching, networking with industry leaders, and market access support to validate and refine their solutions. Amrita TBI has incubated 300+ startups whose ventures have collectively filed more than 69 patents.
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 maximum funding amount under this scheme?
Up to ₹30 lakhs in seed funding.
What stage of startups are preferred?
Startups that are past the early prototype stage and ready for significant growth.
Is there a revenue preference?
Yes, startups with an annual revenue exceeding ₹50 lakhs are preferred.
Who administers this scheme?
NIDHI-SSS is supported by the NSTEDB, DST, Government of India, and hosted at Amrita TBI.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
