Sarkari Yojana
NIDHI – Seed Support Program (SSP)
About NIDHI – Seed Support Program (SSP)
The Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, runs the NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) to give incubators timely financial assistance for backing promising startups with strong ideas, innovations, and technologies. Its central aim is to keep seed support flowing through incubators so potential startups get timely help to scale up and succeed in the market. The scheme also helps incubators widen their startup pipeline and share in their startups’ success, supporting the incubators’ own long-term sustainability. This seed funding bridges the gap between developing and commercialising innovative technologies, products, and services, easing the path to success for incubatee startups.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Business Entity, Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for NIDHI – Seed Support Program (SSP), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Entrepreneurs, startups, students, researchers, and innovators who have…
Entrepreneurs, startups, students, researchers, and innovators who have innovative ideas can all apply under the scheme.
Benefits Provided
NIDHI – Seed Support Program (SSP) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
For Incubators/TBIs:
An incubator can receive up to INR 1000 lakh in financial support, released in phases based on its needs, capacity, and capabilities, following due process. For Startups/Entrepreneurs: A deserving startup can receive up to INR 100 lakh, meant to help it get off the ground, grow, and improve its odds of market success.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar Card or any valid government-issued identity proof
Aadhaar Card or any valid government-issued identity proof.
Startup registration certificate, if applicable
Startup registration certificate, if applicable.
Business plan / project proposal
Business plan / project proposal.
Pitch deck
Pitch deck.
Incubation certificate or recommendation letter from the incubator
Incubation certificate or recommendation letter from the incubator.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for NIDHI – Seed Support Program (SSP) through the online application process outlined below.
Visit the DST e-PMS Portal
Visit the DST e-PMS Portal.
Click "New PI Registration" on the homepage
Click "New PI Registration" on the homepage.
Create a unique login ID (at least 5…
Create a unique login ID (at least 5 characters, letters and numbers only).
Enter your personal details — name, date of…
Enter your personal details — name, date of birth, gender, department, designation, and identity proof.
Select or add your Institute/Organization/Startup and give its…
Select or add your Institute/Organization/Startup and give its address.
Provide your contact details — address, mobile number,…
Provide your contact details — address, mobile number, and registered email ID.
Enter the captcha and click Submit to finish…
Enter the captcha and click Submit to finish registering.
A confirmation email with your login ID and…
A confirmation email with your login ID and a Generate Password link goes to your registered email — click the link to set your password.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.