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
Circlo Bioscience Private Limited Circlo works with Lignocellulosic fibers which have transformative properties for materials. They valorize these fibers to unleash its potential.
Vaidahi Pohekar
Phosic India Private Limited Phosic is developing imaging devices for easy and quick crime scene documentation and evidence identification.
Dr.Kanchan Mone
Materials Magica LLP Developing flexible batteries using solid state electrolyte
Ms. Vartika Paliwal
Euridition Therapeutics Private Limited Developing a novel, safe, and effective non-statin formulation for managing hyperlipidemia.
Dr. Manu Sharma
Akylo Healthcare Private Limited Akylo is developing a BreasninGel, an advanced transdermal nano system as a safe and effective adjuvant therapy for breast cancer.
Dr Swati Paliwal
SPSpectrum Private Limited Engineering artificial vesicles & hydrogels to carry cellular mitochondria for treatment of diabetes.
Ms. Vishakha Thirth Dasni
Ayushmathi Technologies Private Limited Developing "Artemis," a clinically validated wearable device for real-time, non-invasive monitoring of postpartum hemorrhage.
Sree Supranayi
Andura Expeditions Private Limited They are developing a novel multi-mode thruster, capable of operating in 2–3 different thrust modes within a single compact unit. This innovation targets the need for flexible, efficient, and scalable propulsion system for small spacecraft.
Ms Reka R.
PRR Theralix Private Limited The project aims to produce high specific monoclonal antibodies using hybridoma technology to develop a rapid diagnostic Kit to distinguish venom type from each species of snake after snake bite.
Dr. Maria Celestina Vanaja
Variant Genetics Private Limited Developing a "UTIVAR" which is a rapid diagnostic kit designed for the accurate and timely detection of urinary tract infections
Ms. Swathi K J
TechXEarthspace Private Limited Developing a Hybridized CO2 Capture and Utilization and Storage system which integrates advanced technologies for seamless adoption in direct air capture and industries like energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and space—driving sustainable decarbonization.
Ms.Anu Khandelwal
NewCycl (Harstuff Private Limited) Newcycl has developed India’s first IoT-enabled Smart Home Composter that turns kitchen waste into organic fertilizer in just 7 days.
Ms. Tanya Goyal
Karban Envirotech Private Limited World's first integrated appliance with includes chandelier Light, bladeless fan, air-purifier, and air-conditioner all-in-one for Home & office.
Dr. Aprajita Kumari
Fruvetech Private Limited Fruvetech offers eco-friendly solutions to extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables through innovative products, formulations, and devices.
Dr. Jhimli Manna
UniAm Private Limited UniAm has developed a nano-engineered graphene formulation that significantly reduces the carbon footprint of cement and concrete.
Ms. Anjana Yadav
Khari Shyahi Private Limited Developing a multi-model static-dynamic luminescent security inks with advanced security features to provide a method to detect counterfeited products.
Ms. Minoti Kumari
Individual Innovator Designing a stage-based energy harvester that will achieve long-range energy harvesting from 5G signals, which will be tested with high-power transmitting antennas.
Ms. Shefali Beri
Froots Technology Private Limited Developing EyePhy, a device that uses computer vision and spectroscopy to quickly and non-destructively assess the physical and internal quality of agricultural produce.
Ms. Kusum Anand
Heethox-K Private Limited Developing a rapid test card prototype for early cardiovascular disease screening using NT-proBNP as a biomarker. The test provides quick, qualitative, and semi-quantitative cardiac risk assessment.
Dr. Aaushi Pareek
Individual Innovator Developing an advanced inhalable dry powder drug delivery system for the lungs, targeting Asthma and COPD. This offers an effective alternative to conventional steroid-based treatments.
Ms. Shally Pandit
Individual Innovator Developing ethanol using agriculture residues of mustard plant using in house microbial strains.
Ms. Shruti Jayswal
Ridefy Inventions Private Limited An IoT-based smart vehicle locks that provide secure, scalable access for urban mobility, bike rentals, fleet management, car-sharing, and logistics.
MS. AAKRITI JAIN
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.
