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VigyanDhara Scheme
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The VigyanDhara scheme, operational since January 16, 2025, was highlighted for its support to 36 Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) and 72 Startups across India.
VigyanDhara
- VigyanDhara is a central sector scheme launched on 16 January 2025 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
- It is a result of the merger of three umbrella schemes:
- Science and Technology Institutional and Human Capacity Building
- Research and Development
- Innovation, Technology Development and Deployment
- The scheme aims to streamline support mechanisms and promote holistic development in:
- R&D Infrastructure
- Scientific manpower development
- Technology development and deployment
- Start-up ecosystem via incubators
- Under VigyanDhara, support is extended through NIDHI-SEED, a program for funding early-stage Startups via Technology Business Incubators (TBIs).
- The scheme contributes to India’s innovation ecosystem by strengthening incubation and startup financing, especially in emerging technologies.
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