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NIDHI-PRAYAS 2.0 (prototype grant)

Department of Science and Technology (DST), via PRAYAS Centres · Central scheme · Grant

Up to ₹20 lakh (₹40 lakh at Advance PRAYAS Centres)
Prototype grant; the centre committee sets the final amount
Opens in callsNo fixed deadline published

Summary

NIDHI-PRAYAS 2.0 (prototype grant) is a grant from Department of Science and Technology (DST), via PRAYAS Centres. Any Indian state. If you meet the basic rules, you can apply; the committee decides.

Eligibility

Where	Any Indian state.
Entity types	individual, pvt_ltd, llp, partnership
Must be incorporated	No
Company age	No limit stated
Stages	idea, prototype
Sectors	tech, deeptech, bio, manufacturing, agri
DPIIT recognition	Not required
Indian shareholding	Not stated
Prior govt support cap	Not stated

Who it's for

A technology idea needing a prototype
Apply to one PRAYAS Centre only
Indian innovator or startup

Who it's not for

Already a PRAYASEE before (once per innovator)
Running NIDHI-EIR in parallel

A co-founder living in another city never disqualifies a company-based scheme.

Documents

A technology idea needing a prototype
Apply to one PRAYAS Centre only
Indian innovator or startup

How to apply

Check the rules on the official page.
Apply to an open call at one PRAYAS Centre (host incubator).
Follow the selection steps on the official page.

Deadline

No fixed deadline published. Watch the official page for calls.

Combinations

NIDHI-PRAYAS is once per innovator, at one centre only, and not in parallel with NIDHI-EIR.

Official page ↗ Check my match

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Last verified 2026-10-29