Entrepreneurship in Residence (EiR) Program in Housing & Construction Innovation by IPTIF
Under IPTIF Housing & Construction EiR by IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF)
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Quick Answer
A full-time residency program for early-stage innovators in tech-driven, sustainable housing, offering monthly grant, incubation, mentorship, and infrastructure 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 23 November 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
This Entrepreneurship in Residence (EiR) Program is the first edition of the Construction Innovation Hub (CIH), launched by KSUM and Habitat for Humanity's TCIS, with IPTIF as the implementation partner.
The platform supports early-stage innovators working on tech-driven, sustainable, and affordable housing solutions, with a full-time commitment to innovation. It is tailored for individuals at the idea, Proof of Concept (PoC), or MVP stage, aiming to help evolve their concepts into viable, scalable startups.
Key Benefits:
- Grant Support: Monthly subsistence grant for up to 18 months.
- Incubation: Pre-incubation & incubation support.
- Resources: Access to office space, infrastructure, admin support, and legal/regulatory assistance.
- Mentorship: Expert guidance, training, and networking with industry pioneers and ecosystem partners.
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, along with incubation support, office space, infrastructure, admin support, legal/regulatory assistance, mentorship, training, and networking.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
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 grant support?
The monthly subsistence grant is provided for up to 18 months.
What stage of innovation is accepted?
Ideas at the Idea, Proof of Concept (PoC), or MVP stage are accepted.
What commitment is required from the applicant?
The applicant must commit to the innovation journey on a full-time basis.
What educational qualification is needed?
Applicants must hold a degree in Science or Engineering.
What are the focus areas for innovation?
Innovation in materials, alternate building materials (eco-friendly substitutes), and local indigenous practices adapted for sustainable housing.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
