NIDHI-PRAYAS Program
Offers Indian innovators up to Rs 10 lakhs to build a hardware prototype from a proof of concept.
The NIDHI-PRAYAS programme gives individual innovators funding to turn a proof of concept into a working hardware prototype over a 12 to 18 month programme. Alongside the cash, TIDES provides lab access, mentorship, co-working space, incubation, and help with business development, legal compliance and IP management. Applicants apply directly on the TIDES website and must first review the published…
TIDES funds hardware prototypes in manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, clean tech, energy, water and IoT. Pure software, e-commerce, service, and app-based projects beyond the prototype stage are not eligible.
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