NIDHI – Seed Support Program (SSP)

Overview

NIDHI-SSP channels seed capital through DST-supported STEPs/TBIs so incubatee startups can bridge prototype → market (product development, trials, test marketing, IPR, expert consultancy).

Eligibility

• DPIIT-recognised startup
• Incubated at eligible NIDHI STEP/TBI with typically ≥3 months residency
• Indian promoters hold ≥51%

What you get

• Seed support primarily for product development, testing/trials, test marketing, mentoring, consultancy, IPR
• Typical ceiling cited in playbook summary: up to ₹1 crore per startup (subject to TBI guidelines)
• Instrument form (debt / equity / convertible) decided by Seed Support Management Committee

How to apply

• Secure incubation at a NIDHI TBI with SSP allocation
• Watch https://nidhi.dst.gov.in/nidhissp/ and TBI-local calls

Stamped Energy fit

Strong pathway if Stamped incubates at a NIDHI TBI (TIDES). Score slightly below SISFS grant tranche because SSP may take equity/convertible. Still featured for Stamped capital stack.

Sources & caveats

• Verify live windows, guidelines, and incubator eligibility on official sites before applying.
• Playbook summaries are high-level; scheme rules change.