NIDHI PRAYAS
A programme by MaDeIT Innovation Foundation
Government support to turn an innovator's idea into a prototype, run through MaDeIT.
At a glance
| Best for | Innovators and early startups building a first prototype |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Format | In person |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
About NIDHI PRAYAS
NIDHI PRAYAS is a Department of Science and Technology scheme for young and aspiring innovators. MaDeIT's page lists priority areas of manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, clean-tech, energy, water and the Internet of Things. The programme runs for 18 months on the MaDeIT roadmap.
Who can apply
- Indian citizens aged 18 or older, alone or as a team
- Founders of a startup no more than 7 years old
- Innovators or students at research or academic institutions who own the project know-how and have an NOC from their institution
- Preference may go to bootstrapped teams, women innovators and young innovators
Not supported: teams without the project know-how or IP, anyone already supported once under PRAYAS, and anyone also in NIDHI-EIR.
How selection works: Grantees must also be accepted into MaDeIT's pre-incubation or incubation programme through its selection process.
How to apply: The page says the call is open and links an application form and brochure. Its pages look dated, so confirm with incubation_madeit@iiitdm.ac.in.