The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) grant, implemented through the VITTBI incubation center, provides a grant of up to Rs. 4 lakhs to individuals, students, or early-stage startups. The funding is intended to help them develop and validate their ideas and create a Proof of Concept (PoC). The program is part of a larger initiative to support ICT ventures utilizing emerging technologies, including IoT, AI, Blockchain, and Robotics.
About VIT TBI
VIT TBI (Vellore Institute of Technology - Technology Business Incubator) is a non-profit incubation society incorporated in 2003 at VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Started with initial grant support from the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, VIT TBI supports innovative technology startups with access to knowledge, funding, infrastructure, mentoring, and networks. The incubator operates active programs supported by DST, BIRAC under the BioNEST scheme for bioincubation, and MeitY under the TIDE 2.0 scheme for ICT startups working with emerging technologies like IoT, AI, blockchain, and robotics. Through the TIDE 2.0 centre, VIT TBI has been offering MeitY Entrepreneur-in-Residence and grant programs for innovators since 2019, providing holistic incubation support to technology ventures.
## Who Benefits
Early-stage technology and biotech startups in Tamil Nadu and South India. Student entrepreneurs from VIT and researchers seeking incubation with access to biotech lab infrastructure through BioNEST or ICT-focused support through TIDE 2.0 programs are well-suited to VIT TBI's dual incubation tracks.
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Frequently asked questions
What funding programs does VIT TBI run?
VIT TBI currently has 2 programs listed in this directory, including MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Grant at VITTBI, MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grants Program at VITTBI. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.
Is VIT TBI a government organisation?
VIT TBI is listed as a incubator. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.
How do I evaluate whether a VIT TBI program fits my startup?
Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.
Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?
No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of VIT TBI and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.
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