The NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) is a central scheme by the Department of Science & Technology offering seed funding to Indian startups.
The NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) is a central government initiative administered by the Department of Science & Technology. This scheme is designed to provide essential seed support to emerging startups across India.
Under NIDHI-SSS, funding is offered to startups, which can be structured as either debt or equity. This support is channelled through various empanelled Technology Business Incubators (TBIs).
Several specific programs operate under this scheme, including:
NIDHI-Seed Support System (SSS) provides grants up to ₹1Cr to tech startups incubated at DST-approved TBIs, supporting proof of concept to commercialization.
NIDHI-SSS provides seed funding of up to ₹50 Lakhs to early-stage, innovation-driven startups incubated at IIT Mandi Catalyst for product development and commercialization.
Recently closed — many schemes re-open each cycle, so these are worth tracking for the next cohort.
DST-backed seed grant up to ₹1Cr for early-stage startups incubated at IIMK LIVE in Kozhikode. Milestone-based disbursement.
Amrita TBI invites tech startups ready to scale to apply for seed funding of up to ₹30L under the NIDHI-SSS scheme, supported by DST and NSTEDB.
NIDHI-SSS at Amity Innovation Incubator offers early-stage startups up to ₹50L grant funding, DPIIT registration required, with mentorship to scale for angel/VC investment.
Equity-based seed funding up to ₹1Cr for startups at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University, with a total corpus of ₹10Cr.
NIDHI-SSS by DST provides early-stage funding up to ₹1Cr via CCDs to Indian startups for prototype-to-market transition.
Up to ₹50L seed support (equity/debt) for deeptech startups incubated at GUSEC.
Compare this scheme's programs against the wider funding landscape.