Seed Support Scheme for Innovation
Published:January 1, 2013
Research Tags:
InnovationStartupsSeed FundingEntrepreneurshipDST
Collaborating With: NSTEDB, DST, Govt. of India
National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board
Project Overview
This project established a seed support scheme for innovation. It has been funded by NSTEDB, DST, Govt. of India, starting in 2013 and has been ongoing.
Funding Details
- Funding Agency: NSTEDB, DST, Govt. of India
- Duration: 2013 - till date (Marked as completed for this listing)
- Amount: Rs. 200 Lakhs
Program Leadership
- Principal Coordinator: Dr. Manohara Pai M.M.
Program Implementation
This comprehensive innovation support program developed:
- Seed Funding Mechanism for early-stage technology ventures
- Mentorship Network connecting entrepreneurs with industry experts
- Structured Evaluation Process for project selection and milestone assessment
- Incubation Support Services for sustainable venture development
Program Components
The initiative created a complete support ecosystem for innovation.