NIDHI PRAYAS: Support from Idea to Prototype is a scheme under the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI). This program targets the early stage of idea or proof-of-concept funding to facilitate the transition from innovative concepts to tangible prototypes. Deshpande Startups, an approved NIDHI-PRAYAS centre by DST, Government of India, since March 2020, encourages students, graduates, professionals, and startups with innovative ideas to apply for prototyping grants.

Objectives of NIDHI-PRAYAS

• Translate innovative ideas into prototypes.
• Accelerate experimentation and the idea-to-market journey.
• Generate innovative solutions for local and global issues.
• Attract youth to work on technology-based startups.
• Establish an innovation ecosystem connecting innovators, academia, mentors, and incubators.

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