CIH Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program at IIT Palakkad

Technology IHub Foundation, IIT Palakkad

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Details

Amount

Amount Not Specified

Deadline

October 12, 2025

Provider

Technology IHub Foundation, IIT Palakkad

Type

grant

Stage

early Stage

About this Opportunity

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

Must be a first-generation entrepreneur (not a final-year student).
Must be at least 18 years old and committed to working full-time on the idea.
Must be at the ideation, validation, or early startup stage (not yet raised major external funding).
Must be working on original, tech-driven ideas for sustainable and affordable housing, specifically innovations in materials, alternate building materials, or local indigenous practices.
Not currently receiving NIDHI EIR/PRAYAS support for the same project.
Must be able to present a clear business plan and grant utilization strategy.