National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) is an umbrella program conceived and developed by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, for nurturing ideas and innovations (knowledge-based and technology-driven) into successful start-ups.
Under this initiative, DST has launched NIDHI – Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring innovators & Startups (NIDHI-PRAYAS) program. The program caters to idea-stage entrepreneurs with a physical product offering, who require support/ funding for prototyping. It would also facilitate the women innovators with the Physical infrastructure, Technical Guidance, Business Mentorship etc.
AIC Banasthali is Rajasthan’s 1st and only NIDHI PRAYAS Centre supported by DST, Government of India
The objective of PRAYAS Centre at AIC Banasthali is to support Women-led Innovators by providing prototyping grant upto Rs. 10.00 Lakhs and help with world class Lab facilities at Banasthali for the development of Proof of Concept/Minimum Viable Product or a Ready Product. The focus is on addressing the idea to prototype funding gaps
To enable translation of an innovative idea to a prototype
To provide a platform for faster experimentation and modify approaches in the idea to market journey
To generate innovative solutions relevant to the local and global problems
To attract a large number of youths who demonstrate problem solving zeal and abilities to work on their new technology/ knowledge/ innovation-based start ups
To enhance the pipeline in terms of quality and quantity of innovative start-ups to the incubators
To build a vibrant innovation ecosystem, by establishing a network between innovators, academia, mentors and incubators
AVAIL GRANT–IN–AID UPTO RS. 10 LAKHS FOR PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT UNDER NIDHI – PRAYAS PROGRAM
Pehel Smart Solutions Pvt Ltd
The device is oriented to address the problem of febrile seizure through a continuous monitoring of three biomarkers: temperature, glucose condition and oxygen level. The product also offers non-invasive glucose measuring and an alert system.
DR. DIVYA SRIRAM
DENOME PVT LTD
The purpose of our innovation is to Create diagnostic tools that are rapid, accurate and can be used in point-of-care settings for the diagnosis of infectious diseases at scale. And carry out this process without using complex machines, skilled labour and complex biological protocols. Our innovation allows multiplexing and make testing easy for end user by means of integrating D-LAMP technology in a Lateral flow device (LFD).
DR. NIDHI VED
INDIVIDUAL INNOVATOR
Developing a “Biofeedback Integrated Thoracic Expansion Measuring Device” which is a portable and easy to Use Chest Expansion measuring device that can be used in Hospital settings as well as at home by patients independently for the diagnosis as well as treatment of Lung Diseases or Lung Involvement like Asthma, Pneumonia, COPD, Geriatrics, etc.
DR. SARIKA GUPTA
GREENATHON TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
Greenathon Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is developing a “Bio-DeinkSol” product, to provide eco-friendly and cost-effective green technology industrial solution for the paper industrial ecosystem of the nation. It is an enzymatic solution derived from microbes that can efficiently deink, bleach, and pulp to give a high-quality recycled paper.
Ms. Maitree Dedhia
TREBIRTH PRIVATE LIMITED
A high precision, non-invasive scanner device to detect the infestation, its level in the plant stem and location of stem borers in crops.
Dr. Neelam Rathore
INDIVIDUAL INNOVATOR
The proposed solution purifies the indoor air using charged air particles. It uses novel material based electrodes to generate air-ions and an active material to produce air-particles.
Ms. Saumya Rawat
EKOSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
A point of use handheld soil health analysis and fertilizer recommendation device which gives a quantitative analysis of soil micro and macronutrients and does soil nutrient mapping with its integrated geotagging
Ms. Shaifali Chopra
YUVITEL TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
The innovation majorly bridges the gap in rural healthcare in India. The product offers healthcare facilities directly at the doorsteps, thus detecting health issues at a very early stage and reducing the cost of travel. The product also has an inbuilt Tele-diagnosis and Tele-medicine system to accomplish patient Investigation and Treatment at the doorstep.
Ms. Siri Chandana Vodela
FAVO CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
Favo’s Automason: Brick Masonry Collaborative Robot is a compact and mobile robot that automatically cuts, applies mortar, and builds walls using auto-leveling based on standard civil engineering drawings
Dr. Sugandhi Gopal
CARDITEK MEDICAL DEVICES PVT. LTD.
Creating a compact device for long term cardiac monitoring. which will be a game-changer for diagnostics in heart problems. It’s a “Place it on the chest and it’s good to go “ product It’s packed with convenient features like results in seconds, real-time continuous monitoring, a 24×7 back office, AI, and a medical support alarm system for quick information.
Ms. Sweety kaur
BABYCUE PVT LTD.
They are developing a disposable point-of-care microfluidic-paper analytical device µ-PAD based test platform that can be an early diagnosis tool to help differentiate childhood diarrhea under five years, i.e., bacterial diarrhea from viral diarrhea. It will improve clinical decision-making appropriateness, streamline resource allocation, and adverseness associated with injudicious medication usage.
Dr. Urvashi Amit Joshi
SVAAROGYAM MEDICAL DEVICES PVT. LTD.
The device is oriented to address the problem of febrile seizure through a continuous monitoring of three biomarkers: temperature, glucose condition and oxygen level. The product also offers non-invasive glucose measuring and an alert system.
