Central Government

NIDHI-PRAYAS

DST, through PRAYAS Centres

Checked against the official page on 12 November 2026

Funding: Up to ₹20 L (₹40 L at Advance PRAYAS Centres)
Last date or window: Via PRAYAS Centres · verify window

Who can apply

Innovators and startups under 5 years old, at least 51% Indian-owned, turnover up to ₹1 crore, building a physical hardware prototype. Pure software is not covered.

Key points from the official page

Up to ₹20 lakh through a PRAYAS Centre, and up to ₹40 lakh through an Advance PRAYAS Centre, with an overall limit of ₹40 lakh.
The official site does not state a current application window.

How to apply

Applications are made to a PRAYAS Centre, which runs its own call.

Official page: DST, through PRAYAS Centres

Before you apply

We help clients check eligibility, prepare the application, and file within the window. Most schemes also look at the company's records: incorporation, shareholding, DPIIT recognition where it is needed, and board approvals.

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Frequently asked questions

The official page does not give a single fixed last date. Window: Via PRAYAS Centres · verify window. Check the official page before applying.

Up to ₹20 L (₹40 L at Advance PRAYAS Centres).

Innovators and startups under 5 years old, at least 51% Indian-owned, turnover up to ₹1 crore, building a physical hardware prototype. Pure software is not covered.

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General information from the scheme's official page as on 12 November 2026. Amounts, dates and eligibility can change between cycles; confirm them on the official page before applying.