NIDHI Seed Support
NIDHI — Seed Support Program
Early-stage risk capital for incubated tech startups for validation and launch.
Up to ₹1 CroreFunding supportSoft loan / equity / convertibleIncentivenidhi.dst.gov.inOfficial portal
Who can apply
- Startup incubated at a DST-supported TBI
- Technology-led product
- Indian promoter majority
Key benefits
- Patient capital on flexible terms
- Incubator network & mentoring
Documents needed
- Incubation agreement
- Pitch deck
- Financial plan
How to apply
- Get incubated
- Apply via TBI
- Investment committee
- Tranche disbursal
Am I eligible for NIDHI Seed Support?
1What are you looking for?
2What's your business type?
3How much funding do you need?
4How old is the business?
5Owner category
Frequently asked
Can I apply without an incubator?
No — SSP is routed through DST-supported incubators.
Related schemes
For StartupsStartup India Seed FundSeed funding for DPIIT-recognised startups for proof of concept, prototype, trials and market entry.Up to ₹50 LakhView →Venture DebtCredit Guarantee for StartupsGovernment guarantee on loans and venture debt to DPIIT-recognised startups from banks, NBFCs and AIFs.Up to ₹20 CroreView →Up to ₹1.5 Cr GrantiDEX / SPARK GrantNon-dilutive grants for startups and MSMEs building defence and aerospace prototypes.Up to ₹1.5 CroreView →
Information summarised from official guidelines; limits change — always verified against nidhi.dst.gov.in before filing.