NIDHI – Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)

Offers monthly stipends up to ₹30,000 for up to 12 months to aspiring tech entrepreneurs working full-time on early-stage business ideas. Includes incubation and mentoring to reduce early-stage risk for individuals pursuing scalable tech ventures.

Maximum Grant Amount

540000

🎯 Eligibility:

1. Indian citizens with science/engineering degree + experience 2. full-time on scalable tech startup 3. no >10% stake elsewhere 4. enrolled in a TBI incubation program.

🌱 Nature of Support

Monthly fellowship support (non-dilutive) + mentoring/incubation

📝 Documents Required

Resume, idea brief, incubator/host application, selection interview

Grant Type

Grant

Key details

Granting Agency

DST / NIDHI (implemented via NCL Venture Centre, Venture Centres, TBIs)

Sector/Focus

Tech

Application Window

Runs through participating incubators, periodic intake

Geographic Coverage

All India (through participating TBIs/incubators)

Contact

Contact via NIDHI-EIR portal / incubator

How to Apply

Apply to participating NIDHI-EIR incubators (PEP registration)

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