NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Under NIDHI-EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence) by Department of Science & Technology
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Quick Answer
The NIDHI-Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program provides stipends and mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their technology business ideas full-time while hosted at a participating Tech…
- Funding amount
- ₹10,000 – ₹30,000
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Department of Science & Technology. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The NIDHI-Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program provides stipends to aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their ideas while being mentored by experienced professionals. It aims to reduce the risk associated with early-stage entrepreneurship and encourage the creation of new startups. The program provides access to co-working spaces, mentorship, and financial support.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
Department of Science & Technology (DST), India The Department of Science & Technology (DST) is a central government department under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Established on 3 May 1971, DST serves as the nodal body for organising,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- ₹10,000 – ₹30,000
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Stipend of ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 to support the entrepreneur during the program.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
