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Grant
Nidhi Prayas Yojana
DST funding for innovators to translate ideas into prototypes
₹10L
Max Grant
45–90 days
Timeline
95%
Success Rate
Overview
NIDHI-PRAYAS (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators and Startups) by DST provides up to ₹10 lakhs for prototype development.
Eligibility Criteria
Individual innovators and entrepreneurs
Students and researchers with innovation
Early-stage startups with novel ideas
Indian citizens
Ideas in technology and science domains
Key Benefits
Grant up to ₹10 lakhs
Access to PRAYAS centers and labs
Mentorship and technical guidance
No equity dilution
Pathway to further DST funding
Application Process
1
Step 1
Apply at nearest PRAYAS center
2
Step 2
Pitch idea to evaluation committee
3
Step 3
Selection and grant approval
4
Step 4
Prototype development at PRAYAS lab
5
Step 5
Final demonstration and report
Required Documents
Innovation description
Prototype design or concept
Innovator credentials
Budget breakdown
Timeline and milestones
Aadhaar and PAN
Quick Overview
CategoryGrant
Timeline45–90 days
Max Grant₹10L
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