The NIDHI Seed Support Program, an initiative by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, aims to provide early-stage financial assistance to promising startups incubated at recognized Technology Business Incubators (TBIs). The program bridges the critical gap between prototype development and commercialization, enabling startups to achieve market readiness and attract further investments.

• Financial support up to ₹100 lakhs per startup (typically ₹10-25 lakhs).
• Funding can be in the form of equity, equity-linked instruments, or soft loans.
• Supports activities like proof of concept, product development, trials, and market entry.
• Startups must be incubated (physical or virtual) and meet eligibility norms.