KIIT-TBI Ecosystem with the support of
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (DST), MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, GoI
DST NIDHI ACCELERATOR
NIDHI Accelerator Program of DST for Growth & Scale-up Stage Startups
ABOUT: DST NIDHI ACCELERATOR
The NIDHI Accelerator Program, supported by the DST, GoI aims to assist aspiring entrepreneurs in the country. It also supports ventures that are already being incubated by guiding them through a rigorous and structured process. This includes deep mentoring, as well as access to funding and market networks. It is designed to accelerate startups that have made significant progress in market validation and are at the growth and scale-up stage.
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Objectives: DST NIDHI ACCELERATOR
The structured accelerator program focuses to fast track the growth of potential startups with increased exposure to mentoring, networking activities and investment opportunities.
Duration: DST NIDHI ACCELERATOR
6 months
Eligibility: DST NIDHI ACCELERATOR
Budding Entrepreneurs with Innovative Technology Business Ideas
Impact: DST NIDHI ACCELERATOR
Startups Supported
Mentors Engaged
PATENTS CREATED
Investments raised
Products Commercialized
Employment Generated
Stakeholders Engaged
valuation of startups
Thematic Area: DST NIDHI ACCELERATOR
Healthcare
Agri Tech
IoT, AI/ML, AR/VR
Waste Management
Industrial Biotech
Manufacturing
Timeline: DST NIDHI ACCELERATOR
Call Opens, Outreach activities & Application Submission window for 1 month
Eligibility check, Expert Screening, onboarding & MoU signing with the startups
Masterclasses, investor connect series, networking events for a duration of 6 months
Investor Meet Demo Day for investment opportunities, networking & forging collaboration