NIDHI SSP is a government-backed seed funding program offering up to ₹50 lakh to help early-stage tech startups move from prototype to commercialization, supporting product development, market validation, and go-to-market execution through milestone-based funding, mentorship, and investor connections.
You must be a legally registered Indian startup with at least 51% Indian ownership, preferably DPIIT-recognized, having a working prototype or MVP with some validation, and either already incubated or willing to join an incubator like ACIC VGU for a minimum association period.