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Ahmedabad University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) at VentureStudio, Ahmedabad University
Up to ₹1 Cr
The NIDHI Seed Support Programme (SSP) provides critical early-stage investment via Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCD) or equity-linked instruments, helping Indian startups transition from prototype to market-ready products with funding up to INR 1 Crore.
- Applicants should have a formal business plan for their intended venture
- Non-technology business ideas and Indian subsidiaries of MNCs/foreign companies are also ineligible
About Ahmedabad University
Ahmedabad University
Ahmedabad University is an academic institution in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, hosting a innovation incubator at liberal arts engineering university under government-supported schemes. The incubation programme provides an enabling ecosystem for early-stage founders within the institution's core academic domains.
What Startups Receive
- Faculty mentorship and domain expertise
- Prototype development and lab access
- Co-working space for incubatees
- Guidance on government grant schemes (NIDHI-PRAYAS, DST, BIRAC)
- Networking with alumni and industry partners
- IP and technology transfer support
Eligibility
Open to students, alumni, and faculty entrepreneurs. External startups in relevant sectors may also apply.
Who Should Apply
Founders at ideation or early validation stage looking for academic mentorship, government seed funding access, and a supportive campus ecosystem.
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