Department of Science & Technology (DST)

NIDHI – Technology Business Incubator (TBI)

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Stage: Incubation
Indicative amount: Setup grant to host institutions

What it is for

Funds institutions to establish and run Technology Business Incubators for tech startups.

Who can apply

Host institutions apply to DST; startups benefit indirectly by being incubated there.

What you get

Host institution: multi-crore setup/operating grant. Startup: co-working space, labs, mentoring, incubation services.

How to apply

Find and apply to a NIDHI-TBI; institutions respond to DST's call-for-proposals.

Best suited for

A tech founder wanting a full incubation environment, not just a cheque.

Official links

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

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