GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program Cohort 2
By PIEDS
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GENESIS EiR Program Cohort 2 supports early-stage founders from Tier II/III cities with up to ₹10 Lakh grant, structured mentorship, and physical incubation at BITS Pilani, focusing on Electronic D…
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 23 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by PIEDS. 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 GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program Cohort 2 is an initiative under MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) designed to support early-stage founders from Tier II and Tier III cities in India.
The program offers structured mentorship, ecosystem access, and financial support of up to ₹10 Lakhs to help founders validate and build their startup ideas. Selected entrepreneurs will be physically incubated at Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, and will receive hands-on support to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey.
The program specifically focuses on startups working in Electronic Design and Manufacturing, Deeptech Software or Products, and ICT domains.
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Grant providers
Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS) is the Technology Business Incubator of BITS Pilani, an autonomous not-for-profit society registered in 2013 under the Rajasthan Societies Registration Act. It is based at the Rakesh Kapoor Innovation Center on the…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹10,00,000 in grant funding, provided to selected entrepreneurs to help validate and build their startup ideas.
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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum amount of funding provided?
Up to ₹10,00,000 (10 Lakhs) as a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Indian citizens who are founders or co-founders of DPIIT-registered startups from Tier II or Tier III cities, with startups not older than 2 years and not having raised more than ₹10 lakh in external funding (including government grants).
Which business domains does the program support?
Electronic Design and Manufacturing, Deeptech Software or Products, and ICT.
Can someone who has previously received support under any MeitY scheme apply?
No, applicants must not have been previously supported under any MeitY schemes.
Is the program remote or in-person?
Selected entrepreneurs must be willing to be physically incubated at PIEDS, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
