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IKP EDEN

NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) — Call 2

Pays Indian tech startups up to Rs. 1 crore in seed funding to hit product and market milestones.

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NIDHI-SSP at IKP EDEN funds technology-driven Indian startups that have moved past the idea stage, with preference for those that have reached proof of concept, a prototype or an MVP. Funding can support milestones in product development, technology validation, pilot deployment, certifications, regulatory approval, manufacturing readiness, market validation or commercialisation, and IKP EDEN looks…

What this grant funds

IKP EDEN backs Indian, technology-driven startups that have moved past the idea stage and are building products with real commercialisation and scale potential. It wants a clear problem, target customer, and a credible path to market, open to startups across any technology sector.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-
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