NID (Bengaluru)

NID (Bengaluru)

NID (Bengaluru) is an institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with an incubation and innovation programme in Design, Creative Industries, Product Development. National Institute of Design Bengaluru supports design-led startups in product design, UX, and creative industries.

What Startups Receive

• Mentorship from faculty, researchers, and domain experts
• Access to research labs and specialized infrastructure
• Co-working space and prototyping facilities
• Guidance on government grants (NIDHI-PRAYAS, DST, BIRAC, MeitY)
• Alumni and industry networking
• IP commercialization and patent filing support

Eligibility

Open to students, faculty, and alumni. External startups in domain-aligned sectors may also apply.

Who Should Apply

Early-stage founders at ideation or prototype stage seeking academic mentorship, specialized lab access, and government seed funding support.