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NIDHI Seed Support Program (DST)

Department of Science and Technology · nidhi.dst.gov.in Free Intermediate India

DST's seed support for DPIIT-recognised startups incubated at its Technology Business Incubators and Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Parks; calls are posted here.

  • You need three months of residency at a NIDHI STEP or TBI.
  • Indian promoters must hold at least 51%.
  • Covers product development, trials and test marketing.
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The question it answers

  1. How do I apply to the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and how much can I get?

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