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NIDHI Seed Support Program (via PDEU Innovation and Incubation Centre)

Offered by PDEU Innovation and Incubation Centre

Overview

The NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) is implemented by the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, and offered locally through the PDEU Innovation and Incubation Centre (PDEU IIC). It provides financial assistance to startups at their seed stage, supporting proof of concept, prototyping, product trials, and market entry, combined with mentorship on business models and market strategies.

Eligibility

  • Company must be registered in India, with DPIIT registration preferred
  • Minimum 3 months' association with the incubator, either resident or virtual program
  • Must demonstrate clarity on Unique Selling Proposition through customer validation
  • At least 51 percent shareholding by Indian promoters

Funding Purpose

Funding of up to Rs. 100 lakh per startup is available, with an average ticket size of Rs. 25 lakh, intended to support proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, and commercialization.

Application Process

Interested applicants apply through the Apply Now link on the PDEU IIC page, which directs to a Google Form. For inquiries: iic@pdpu.ac.in or 079-23275143/44.

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How to Apply

  1. 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
  2. 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
  3. 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
  4. 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
  5. 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.

Before You Apply

  • ZeedFund is an independent tracker, not the offering organisation or a funding body.
  • Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
  • Once you apply, all follow-up (screening updates, interview or pitch invites, and the final decision) comes directly from the facilitator, incubator, or investor, never from ZeedFund. Check their application portal or email yourself for status updates; we won't have visibility into it.