NIDHI-PRAYAS Centre
A programme by SSIIE-TBI (SPMVV Society for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship)
Prototype support for idea-stage innovators with a physical product, run as a PRAYAS centre under DST's NIDHI.
At a glance
| Best for | Idea-stage innovators with a physical product who need to build a prototype. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Format | In person |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, Department of Science and Technology |
About NIDHI-PRAYAS Centre
SSIIE-TBI says it is a PRAYAS centre under DST's NIDHI programme, managed nationally by the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay. The programme helps idea-stage innovators turn a physical product idea into a working prototype.
What you get
- Physical infrastructure and fabrication labs.
- Technical guidance and business mentorship.
- Networking with the startup ecosystem.
- Funding support for building the prototype.
Who can apply
- Idea-stage entrepreneurs with a physical product idea who need help with prototype development.
- The page states no further conditions.
How selection works: Selected PRAYAS applicants are also considered for the incubator's pre-incubation and business incubation programmes, depending on how mature their idea is and how well they can execute.
How to apply: The "Apply Now" button on the programme page is not linked. Contact the incubator's office for the current intake and form.
Where to apply
Other SSIIE-TBI (SPMVV Society for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship) programmes
- Incubation at SSIIE-TBIIncubation for technology startups and innovators at SPMVV, Tirupati, with labs, mentoring and co-working space.
- GENESIS Pilot Component 2.0MeitY Startup Hub pilot funding call for Tier-II and Tier-III city startups that hold purchase orders or work orders, open to 30 October 2026.
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