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DST PRISM Promoting Innovation in Individuals

Funds DST PRISM to move Indian hardware and deep technology ideas toward prototypes through practical translation grants.

The DST PRISM programme sits under the same Department of Science and Technology and is aimed at turning early innovation into a prototype and then an enterprise. The route is built for Indian innovators and small firms working through the country's formal registration and operating base.

It is an annual grant programme with awards from INR 2 lakh to INR 50 lakh. The public application path runs …

Max award₹52K
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 15 May 2026Source: www.nrdcindia.com