Call for Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad

TiHAN Foundation, IIT Hyderabad

Details

Amount

Upto: ₹3 lakh

Deadline

December 31, 2025

Provider

TiHAN Foundation, IIT Hyderabad

Type

grant

About this Opportunity

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.

Eligibility

• Citizen of India with a valid government-issued ID
• Completed or pursuing formal full-time education
• Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Ph.D., or Post-Doctoral Fellow
• Relevant experience in the proposed technology domain is mandatory
• Must have a scalable, technology-based business idea

Application Process

• Download and follow the Annexure A proposal format
• Prepare the proposal in PDF or PPT format
• Submit the proposal through the designated Google Form
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
• Proposals are evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, and commercialization potential

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