Department of Science & Technology (DST)

NIDHI – Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI)

INCUBATIONSTARTUP-RELEVANT

Stage: Incubation (underserved)
Indicative amount: Up to ₹5 cr per i-TBI

What it is for

A NIDHI-TBI variant targeting states/regions where the startup ecosystem is still nascent, with an inclusiveness focus.

Who can apply

Host institutions (largely Tier-2/3 cities) run i-TBIs; innovators access the Startup Ignition Grant once incubated.

What you get

Host institution: up to ₹5 crore over 3 years. Innovator: grants-in-aid via the Startup Ignition Grant.

How to apply

Find an i-TBI in an underserved region relevant to you.

Best suited for

An innovator outside major hubs or from an underrepresented group needing accessible incubation.

Official links

NIDHI i-TBI — official page https://nidhi.dst.gov.in/nidhiitbi/

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.