| Event | Description | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual National Stakeholders Consultation Meet, Delhi (14/08/2021) | This event marked the beginning of NFDI’s developmental roadmap, which included the following programs: |  |
| NFDI First Cohort, Delhi (28/03/2021) | In its inaugural cohort, NFDI selected 22 startups from a pool of 30 applicants. |  |
| Financial Access Program on Innovative Financing (Debt/Equity/CSR/Grants) (25/07/2022) | NFDI initiated an ecosystem for providing financial options to incubatees, including equity, debt, CSR funds, and grants. |  |
| NFDI Second Cohort (15/12/2022 – 19/12/2022) | During the second cohort, NFDI selected 24 incubatees from 51 startups after a rigorous presentation process. | |
| Workshop with Mr. Rob Van De Star, PUM, Netherlands (17/07/2023 – 21/07/2023) | A series of five workshops were held from July 17 to 21, 2023, offering international business exposure to over 20 incubatees and helping them assess their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. |  |
| NFDI Third Cohort (24/07/2023 – 27/07/2023) | In its third cohort, NFDI selected 18 incubatees from a total of 46 participating startups. |  |
| Celebration of NFDI Foundation Day, Delhi (25/07/2023) | NFDI celebrated its Foundation Day, highlighted by the signing of MoUs with various stakeholders and the launch of the book "Innovation to Sensation: Thought Leadership for the Startup Ecosystem in Fashion and Textiles," authored by Dr. Ajit Nigam and Dr. Vasundhara Chaudhary. |  |
| Workshop on Startup Valuation (13/09/2023) | Participants gained insights into the importance of valuing their company before seeking equity funding, facilitated by FCA Anukampa Jain. |  |
| Funding from Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (29/09/2023) | NFDI successfully raised INR 2 crore through the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. | |
| Workshop on Identifying the Right Opportunity (27/10/2023) | This workshop helped participants develop an entrepreneurial mindset and recognize opportunities influenced by macroeconomic changes, conducted by NFDI and AU Small Finance Bank. |  |
| Lending Opportunities and CMS Solutions by Yes Bank (17/11/2023) | Yes Bank hosted a workshop focused on lending opportunities and Cash Management Solutions (CMS) to meet the financial needs of startups. |  |
NIFT Foundation for Design Innovation (NFDI)
A Section 8 Company set up by National Institute of Fashion Technology (Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India)
NFDI Office:
National Institute of Fashion Technology Hauz Khas, Near Gulmohar Park, New Delhi, India – 110016
Landline: 011-26542167
Mobile No: 9315704384
Monday to Friday
( 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Email: incubation@nfdi.in
Incubators
Apparel for Athleisure and Activewear Incubator, NIFT Chennai
NIFT Campus, Rajiv Gandhi Salai Taramani, Chennai – 600 113.
Tamil Nadu
Home & Spaces, NIFT Delhi
G2, NIFT Campus, Near Gulmohar Park, Huaz Khas -110016,
New Delhi
Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories, Smart Wearable System Incubators, NIFT Mumbai
NIFT Campus, Plot No. 15, Sector – 4. Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410 210. Maharashtra