Call for Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad
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An Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program by TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad offering a fellowship of ₹3 Lakhs for 6 months to early-stage innovators in autonomous navigation technologies, with mentorship and…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹3L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad
- Application deadline
- Deadline not announced
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this grant
The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad is designed to encourage graduating students and early-stage innovators to pursue entrepreneurship as a full-time career.
The program supports innovative ideas in autonomous navigation and data acquisition systems with a strong emphasis on translational research and commercialization. Selected EIRs receive fellowship funding along with mentorship and access to the TiHAN ecosystem.
The initiative focuses on nurturing technology-based startups in areas such as UAVs, ROVs, intelligent navigation systems, and connected autonomous platforms over a 6-month engagement period.
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Grant providers
TiHAN is the Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation at IIT Hyderabad. It is run by NM-ICPS TiHAN Foundation, a Section 8 company set up at IIT Hyderabad under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and funded by the Department of Science and…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹3L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected EIRs receive a fellowship grant of up to ₹3,00,000 (₹3 Lakhs) for a 6-month period.
Application Process
- 1
Prepare proposal using Annexure A
Download the Annexure A format from the TiHAN website and prepare your business proposal in PDF/PPT format.
You - 2
How to apply
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- 1
Draft your application
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- 2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the EIR program?
The program lasts for 6 months.
What is the funding amount?
Selected entrepreneurs receive a fellowship grant of ₹3 Lakhs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Indian citizens who have completed or are pursuing formal full-time education (Undergraduate/Postgraduate/PhD/Post-Doctoral Fellow) and have a scalable technology-based business idea in autonomous navigation.
Sources
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