Nidhi Prayas
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Overview
NIDHI-PRAYAS is a pre-incubation grant program under the larger NIDHI umbrella initiative by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. Its purpose is to support young innovators and startups by providing funding to convert their technology and science-based ideas into physical prototypes. The program is sector-agnostic and aims to bridge the gap between idea and proof-of-concept, fostering an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
Portfolio Companies
13
Website
nidhi-prayas.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cligent Aerospace | Oct 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Astrophel Aerospace | Jul 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Ufarms.io | Oct 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| bioLOCKEY Healthworks | Sep 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Sensio Enterprises | Dec 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.