HTIC NIDHI Accelerator

HTIC NIDHI Accelerator

Fast-Track Your Healthcare Startup

About the Program

National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) is a DST–NSTEDB umbrella program to nurture knowledge- and technology-driven innovations into successful startups.

The DST–NIDHI Accelerator at HTIC focuses on Healthcare domain startups. Its objective is to fast-track growth from development to go-to-market through a structured, cohort-based mentorship program.

Format

• One-on-one customized mentoring
• Domain-specific sessions
• Group workshops
• Networking with peers, partners, and investors

Program Highlights

• Structured 6-month accelerator program
• Dedicated mentor assigned to each startup
• 360° mentorship & acceleration – Scientific, Technical & Business
• Curated domain knowledge workshops
• Networking events with investors and partners
• Demo Day – startups showcase to investors & potential customers

Eligibility

• Start-up registered in India with major Indian ownership
• Start-ups in Healthcare domain
• Start-ups with MVP or early proof-of-concept/validation

Selection Procedure

Evaluation and Shortlisting – During this phase, the applications will be evaluated by experts through an online process and the top ones will be chosen out of all the applicants.

Demo Day

At the end of the 6-month program, startups present to an invited audience of investors, potential customers, and ecosystem partners, with the aim of securing funding, partnerships, and market traction.

Application Details

End Date: 15 October 2025, 5PM

Apply Here →
https://forms.gle/WigSdpPsmYRNJFj86

For more queries, please write to nidhiaccelerator@htic.iitm.ac.in