NIDHI – Technology Business Incubator (TBI)

Overview

NIDHI-TBI funds host institutes to create technology incubators. For founders, the value is incubation access that unlocks EIR, PRAYAS, SSP, and SISFS pathways.

Eligibility

• Startups apply to individual TBIs for incubation

What you get

• Grant to host institution to run TBI; startups receive incubation services (gateway to SSP/PRAYAS/EIR)

How to apply

• See official URL: https://nidhi.dst.gov.in/

Stamped Energy fit

Treat TIDES / NIDHI-TBI incubation as a must-do unlock, not optional. See funding/providers/tides-iit-roorkee.md.

Sources & caveats

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