Research Project · Completed
Seed Support Scheme for Innovation
A scheme to provide seed support for innovation, funded by NSTEDB, DST, Govt. of India.
- Innovation
- Startups
- Seed Funding
- Entrepreneurship
- DST
- Partner
- NSTEDB · DST
- Status
- Completed
- Period
- Jan 2013 – Jun 2024
- Duration
- 11.5 yrs
Span within the chair's research, 1996 – today
200020102020
About the partner
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.