Department of Science and Technology (DST) · Part B

NIDHI - Inclusive-Technology Business Incubator

NIDHI i-TBI

Up to ₹5 crore over 3 years for institutions in underserved regions to set up inclusive incubators hosting 30+ local startups.

Incubation Ideation Up to ₹5 crore over 3 years

Overview & Objective

Up to ₹5 crore over 3 years for institutions in underserved regions to set up inclusive incubators hosting 30+ local startups.

DST will provide the necessary capital fund to establish the infrastructure of i-TBI.
The i-TBI is provided with a maximum funding of ₹5 crore over a period of 3 years.
Funding for non-recurring expenditure:
For private institutions – 50:50 share between DST and HI
For public institutions – 75:25 share between DST and HI, respectively.
The ignition grant shall be for development of prototype/products.

The HI is to provide up to 10,000 square feet (minimum 7,000 square feet) of built-up space to host i-TBI in the campus.
The HI shall agree to establish separate Section 8 company to professionally manage the i-TBI and will execute a lease agreement between HI and new (Section 8) entity, to lease the space earmarked for the i-TBI to new entity at no cost or at minimum rate for 10 years or beyond.
The i-TBI should be capable of accommodating at least 30 innovative ventures/startups.

Visit the online portal i.e., https://nidhi.dst.gov.in/