CIH Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program at IIT Palakkad
By IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF)
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Quick Answer
A grant-based Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program for early-stage innovators in sustainable, inclusive, and affordable housing, offering a monthly subsistence grant and up to 18 months of support.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 12 October 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF). 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 Construction Innovation Hub (CIH) Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program is a collaborative initiative aimed at accelerating innovation across the construction value chain, focusing on sustainable, inclusive, and affordable housing solutions. The program provides a comprehensive support system, including a monthly subsistence grant and up to 18 months of support, to help early-stage innovators evolve their concepts into viable, scalable startups.
The initiative is a joint effort by Habitat for Humanity's Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS) and the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), with the IIT Palakkad's Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF) serving as the implementation partner.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation, known as IPTIF, is a not-for-profit company set up by IIT Palakkad in 2020. It is one of 25 Technology Innovation Hubs the Department of Science and Technology created under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Monthly subsistence grant for up to 18 months of full-time entrepreneurial work.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 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
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- 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 focus area of the CIH EIR Program?
The program focuses on innovations for sustainable, inclusive, and affordable housing, specifically in materials, alternate building materials, or local indigenous practices.
Who can apply as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence?
First-generation entrepreneurs who are at least 18 years old, working full-time on their idea at the ideation, validation, or early startup stage, and not currently receiving NIDHI EIR/PRAYAS support for the same project.
How long does the support last?
Up to 18 months, provided the entrepreneur stays committed full-time.
What kind of funding does this program provide?
A monthly subsistence grant. The program is non-equity (grant-based).
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
