NIDHI-SSS
National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations - Seed Support System
NIDHI-SSS provides substantial financial support up to ₹1 Crore to technology-driven startups incubated at DST-supported Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) to take their innovation to commercial scale.
📋Scheme Overview & Core Objectives
NIDHI-Seed Support System (NIDHI-SSS) is a premier initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) aimed at ensuring that promising tech startups do not collapse due to lack of early-stage commercial debt or risk equity.
Funding is channeled through recognized DST-supported Technology Business Incubators across India who act as the custodian and disbursement body.
Capital can be deployed for scaling pilot plant facilities, regulatory product certifications, field trials, hiring specialized scientific talent, and working capital requirements.
🌟Key Financial & Strategic Benefits
🎯Eligibility Criteria Checklist
🚀Step-by-Step Sanction & Disbursal Process
TBI Alignment & Onboarding
Securing active incubation status in a DST-recognized Technology Business Incubator.
Seed Support Application
Formulating the commercial expansion plan, fund deployment metrics, and techno-economic feasibility.
Seed Committee Review
Presentation before the TBI Seed Committee comprising venture capitalists, industry veterans, and DST representatives.
Agreement & Fund Release
Signing the investment/loan term sheet and tranches release tied to commercial deliverables.
📑Mandatory Documents Checklist
❓Frequently Asked Questions about NIDHI-SSS
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