FUNDING & STARTUP SUPPORT
DST
Explore support for every stage of your technology venture.
Compare the programmes below. Each guide includes eligibility, support, application preparation and the published call status, directly on this website.
NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Up to ₹30,000 / month12 months
Read full programme guide →Prototype-development grantNIDHI PRAYAS
Up to ₹10 lakh12 months
Read full programme guide →Loan / equity / equity-linkedNIDHI Seed Support System
Up to ₹1 croreEarly commercialisation
Read full programme guide →Growth-stage acceleratorNIDHI Accelerator
Mentoring & investor access6 months
Read full programme guide →Historical programmeDST CAWACH
COVID-response support36 months in source
Read full programme guide →Historical programmeNIDHI4COVID 2.0
COVID-response innovationSpecial drive
Read full programme guide →Information checked on 26 September 2026. Awards depend on the current call, assessment and scheme terms.