FundingRs. 25 lakh to Rs. 50 lakh
MVP / Prototype
ClosesJun 20, 2026
Closed Grant Equity-free
MeitY GENESIS EiR Grant - Cohort 2 at SIIC IIT Kanpur
The MeitY GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program - Cohort 2 is a MeitY-funded initiative to empower early-stage, first-generation entrepreneurs, particularly from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The program runs for a period of 12 months. It provides comprehensive support to accelerate entrepreneurial growth from idea validation to product development and market entry in deep-tech domains. Key Offerings: Grant Funding Support: Up to Rs. 10 Lakhs for product
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About this scheme
The MeitY GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program - Cohort 2 is a MeitY-funded initiative to empower early-stage, first-generation entrepreneurs, particularly from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The program runs for a period of 12 months.
It provides comprehensive support to accelerate entrepreneurial growth from idea validation to product development and market entry in deep-tech domains.
Key Offerings:
Grant Funding Support: Up to Rs. 10 Lakhs for product development, market research, or customer validation.
Incubation & Infrastructure: Mandatory full-time physical incubation and access to SIIC IIT Kanpur's state-of-the-art labs and ecosystem.
Mentorship: Personalized mentorship from expert and industry leaders.
Networking: Multiple industry, CSR, & Investor connect opportunities.
Who can apply
- Nationality & Location: Must be an Indian citizen and the entity must be registered from a Tier 2 or Tier 3 city.
- Applicant Type: Must be a full-time UG/PG student with entrepreneurial pursuits OR a founder/co-founder of a DPIIT-registered startup (<= 2 years old).
- Commitment: The applicant must be committed to working full-time on the proposed startup idea during the 12-month program.
- Stage: Must be at the Ideation, Concept Development, PoC, or Prototyping/Working Prototype stage.
- Sector Focus: Must be working in the domain of Electronic Design & Manufacturing, Deeptech Software/Products, or the ICT space (including AI/ML, IoT, VLSI/Semiconductor, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, AR/VR/Spatial and Immersive tech).
- Must not have received significant external funding (exceeding Rs. 10 Lakh, including government grants) or been previously supported under any MeitY schemes.
Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding does MeitY GENESIS EiR Grant - Cohort 2 at SIIC IIT Kanpur provide?
MeitY GENESIS EiR Grant - Cohort 2 at SIIC IIT Kanpur provides up to Rs. 10 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is MeitY GENESIS EiR Grant - Cohort 2 at SIIC IIT Kanpur currently accepting applications?
Closed on Oct 25, 2025. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does MeitY GENESIS EiR Grant - Cohort 2 at SIIC IIT Kanpur take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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