Which of the following is/are components of National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI)? 1. Technology Business Incubator (TBI). 2. Accelerator-Fast tracking a start-up through focused intervention. 3. PRomoting and and accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators and Startups (NIDHI-PRAYAS). Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI)

National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) is an umbrella scheme to support ideas and innovations (knowledge-based and technology-driven) into successful startups. Components:
NIDHI GCC – Grand Challenges and Competitions for scouting innovations
NIDHI – PRomoting and and accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators and Startups (NIDHI-PRAYAS) – Support from Idea to Prototype
NIDHI-Entrepreneur In Residence (NIDHI-EIR)-Support system to reduce risk Startup-NIDHI
NIDHI-Technology Business Incubator(TBI)-Converting Innovations to start-ups
NIDHI-Accelerator-Fast tracking a start-up through focused intervention
NIDHI-Seed Support System (NIDHI-SSS)-Providing early stage investment
NIDHI Centres of Excellence (NIDHI-CoE)-A World class facility to help startups go global