Provided by: Department of Science and Technology
Funding Support
₹10,000–₹30,000/month for up to 12 months
Application Deadline
Open / Rolling
Official Website
Not listed
NIDHI EIR gives subsistence support to entrepreneurs building startups so they can work full-time on commercialization. DST-linked guidance lists monthly support of ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 for up to 12 months.
Startup Stage
All stages
Industry Sectors
All sectors
State Limitation
Pan-India
DPIIT & MSME Recognition
DPIIT Not Mandatory • MSME Not Mandatory
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Founder Profile
Idea Note
Work Plan
Incubator Application
KYC