19/05/2026
The DST NIDHI Seed Support Program – ACIC VGU Foundation 2026 is a seed funding initiative designed to support technology-driven startups working on validated prototypes and early-stage commercialization. Implemented by ACIC-VGU Foundation under the Department of Science and Technology’s NIDHI framework, the program provides structured financial assistance and incubation support to accelerate startup growth.
Selected startups receive milestone-based funding through equity or Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) instruments to strengthen product development, testing, customer validation, and go-to-market ex*****on.
🔹 Funding Support:
✅ Up to ₹50,00,000 INR seed funding
✅ Funding through Equity or CCPS instruments
✅ Milestone-based funding disbursement
✅ Support for prototype refinement and product testing
✅ Assistance in market validation and go-to-market ex*****on
✅ Access to incubation infrastructure and ecosystem support
🔹 Eligibility:
✅ Technology-driven startups with validated prototypes
✅ Early-stage startups focused on commercialization and scaling
✅ Ventures seeking support for product development and market readiness
📅 Application Deadline: 20 May 2026
📌 Learn More:
https://nidhi.dst.gov.in/nidhissp/
Accelerate your startup’s commercialization journey with structured seed capital through the DST NIDHI Seed Support Program – ACIC VGU Foundation 2026. 🚀