SECTOR FOCUS:

• The priority areas for supporting innovations under the NIDHI PRAYAS program are manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, clean tech, energy, water and Internet of Things (IOT), and other technology areas.

• Projects related to Pure Software development, E-commerce, Service, App based solutions, beyond the prototype level cannot be supported under NIDHI-PRAYAS.

BENEFITS:

• Funding for hardware prototype development upto Rs 10 Lakhs.

• Access to Labs and mentorship.

• TIDES Co-working space.

• Incubation at TIDES, IITR.

• Assistance with tasks connected to business development, legal compliance, and IP management.

OBJECTIVE:

• Translation of an innovative idea to a hardware working prototype.

• To provide a platform for faster experimentation and modify approaches in the idea-to-market journey.

•  To generate innovative solutions relevant to the local and global problems.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Any individual applying for PRAYAS has to be an Indian Citizen with a government approved proof of nationality such as a valid passport, voter’s id etc.

• The applicant should be in the age group of a minimum of 18 years, as on date of application

• To know the complete eligibility process, please download: Eligibility Criteria

DURATION:

• The duration of Program is 12 to 18 months

CALL FOR APPLICATION:

• Click here to Apply

• For inquiries please email: tides-nidhiprayas@iitr.ac.in.