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.

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

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Startups Supported

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Mentors Engaged

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PATENTS CREATED

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Investments raised

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Products Commercialized

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Employment Generated

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Stakeholders Engaged

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valuation of startups

Thematic Area: DST NIDHI ACCELERATOR

healthcare sjkjsa

Healthcare

chip (1)

Agri Tech

microchip (3)

IoT, AI/ML, AR/VR

waste (4)

Waste Management

monitor

Industrial Biotech

manufacture

Manufacturing

Timeline: DST NIDHI ACCELERATOR

Outreach

Call Opens, Outreach activities & Application Submission window for 1 month

Shortlisting

Eligibility check, Expert Screening, onboarding & MoU signing with the startups

Accelerator Phase

Masterclasses, investor connect series, networking events for a duration of 6 months

Demo Day

Investor Meet Demo Day for investment opportunities, networking & forging collaboration

Cohort Details: DST NIDHI ACCELERATOR

Stakeholder Engaged