DSIR - Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Start-ups and MSMEs (PRISM) — Frequently Asked Questions

Phase-I provides up to ₹2 lakh (Category-I) or ₹20 lakh (Category-II), with 90% of project cost covered. Phase-II and R&D proposals offer up to ₹50 lakh, covering 50% of project cost.

The deadline is not specified. Check the DSIR website for the current call.

Any Indian citizen with an innovative idea. There is no restriction on age, education, or professional background.

Yes, the scheme is titled for individuals, startups, and MSMEs. However, specific eligibility for Phase-II requires a successful proof of concept. The R&D track is for institutions, not startups directly.

The available information does not mention any requirement for DPIIT or MSME registration.

No. PRISM provides grants, which are non-dilutive — you keep full ownership of your innovation and business.

The programme requires submitting details of the innovation and project proposal through the online application form on the DSIR website. Specific documents are not listed in the available information.

You apply online through the DSIR website at https://www.dsir.gov.in/online-application-submission.

Yes. R&D institutes, autonomous institutions, public-funded laboratories, and academic institutes can apply under the PRISM-R&D Proposals track to develop technology solutions for MSME clusters.

The grant supports costs like fabrication of working models, process know-how development, testing, patenting, and technology transfer. Exact covered items are not detailed further.

DSIR - Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Start-ups and MSMEs (PRISM) is offered by DSIR, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.