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Department of Science and Technology - NIDHI PRAYAS

NIDHI PRAYAS 2.0

Prototype funding and technical support

Grants & awards Prototype grant Opens in periodic calls
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What it is

Bridge the idea-to-prototype gap and help indigenous technology innovations move toward validation and commercialisation.

What you get

  • Prototype funding and technical supportUp to ₹40,00,000

Who it is for

  • application is through a PRAYAS Centre or Advance PRAYAS Centre
  • current centre-specific intake conditions apply
InnovatorStudentResearcherStartupIdeaPrototypeProof of conceptTechnologyDeep techKnowledge based innovation

How to apply

  1. 1
    Select the appropriate PRAYAS track

    Use the official programme page and guidelines to determine whether a PRAYAS Centre or Advance PRAYAS Centre route fits the innovation stage.

    Official step
  2. 2
    Apply through the centre

    Submit the prototype plan, technical evidence and other documents required by the current centre intake.

    Official step

Keep ready

Technology innovation and PRAYAS centre route