NDBI's NIDHI Accelerator Program
A programme by National Design Business Incubator (NDBI) (National Design Business Incubator)
A post-incubation accelerator under the Department of Science and Technology's NIDHI umbrella, for DPIIT-registered startups already at growth stage.
At a glance
| Best for | DPIIT-registered startups at growth stage, applying under a women-led, socially challenged or physically challenged focus area |
|---|---|
| Stage | Early revenue – Growth |
| Format | Hybrid |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | NSTEDB, Department of Science & Technology |
About NDBI's NIDHI Accelerator Program
NIDHI is an umbrella programme of the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board, part of the Department of Science and Technology, and NDBI is one of the incubators selected to run its accelerator. It is positioned as a post-incubation step for startups that already have market validation and are ready to scale. The last call published on NDBI's page closed in December 2024, so it is currently between intakes.
What you get
- 50 hours of one-to-one mentoring per startup
- Grant support for the top five startups
- Expert sessions, both online and in person
- Fundraising support through a demo day and investor connects
- Post-programme support for 12 months
- Networking opportunities
Who can apply
- DPIIT-registered startups
- Startups that have not been part of a NIDHI Accelerator at any other incubator in any past year
- Any sector, but you must apply under one of NDBI's three focus areas: women-led entrepreneurship, socially challenged groups, or physically challenged groups
- Startups with significant market validation, currently at growth and scale-up stage
How to apply: through the apply link on the NIDHI page of NDBI's site when a call is open. Questions go to resources.ndbi@nid.edu.
Where to apply
Other NDBI programmes
- NDBI Incubation ProgramAn 18-month design-led incubation programme, open to any startup registered in India that is at prototype stage or beyond.
- SSIP 2.0 proof-of-concept support at NIDProof-of-concept and IPR support under Gujarat's Student Startup & Innovation Policy — open only to current NID students and NID alumni up to 35.