NIDHI – Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators and Startups (PRAYAS)
The scheme provides early-stage funding to support idea validation and proof of concept for technology-based and deep-tech innovations through PRAYAS Centres (PCs) and Advance PRAYAS Centres (APCs).
At a glance
| Level | Central government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry Of Science And Technology |
| States and UTs | All India |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Startups, Young Innovators, Business, New Technology |
Before you apply
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