GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program Cohort 2 – InFED IIM Nagpur
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Quick Answer
Up to ₹10L for first-generation deeptech founders at ideation or prototype stage.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- InFED, IIM Nagpur
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 March 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by InFED, IIM Nagpur. 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 early-stage startup support initiative implemented by InFED at IIM Nagpur with backing from MeitY Startup Hub and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. The program is part of the broader GENESIS initiative that aims to strengthen India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem by providing structured support to innovators working on emerging technology solutions.
The program is designed to empower first-generation founders and technology innovators who are building startups in advanced electronics, information technology, and deep-tech domains. It focuses particularly on innovators working in early innovation phases such as ideation, concept validation, proof of concept, and prototype development. Through financial assistance and incubation support, the initiative seeks to help founders transition their technology ideas into scalable startup ventures capable of contributing to India's strategic technology ecosystem.
Selected participants under the EiR program can receive financial support of up to ₹10 lakh to support the development of their startup idea or prototype. This funding is intended to help founders focus full-time on product development, technology validation, and early experimentation without the immediate pressure of external capital. In addition to financial assistance, the program provides structured incubation support through InFED at IIM Nagpur.
Participants gain access to mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, domain experts, and industry professionals. The program also provides co-working space, technical guidance, and exposure to startup ecosystem stakeholders including investors, corporates, and innovation partners. The mentorship and ecosystem access aim to accelerate product-market readiness and build strong technical foundations for deep-tech startups.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
InFED is the business incubator of the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur. Its full name is the IIMN Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development, and it is a separate Section 8 company under the Companies Act 2013 rather than a department of the institute — a distinction…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected EiRs receive a grant of up to ₹10 lakh to work full-time on product development, technology validation, and early experimentation, without immediate pressure to raise external capital. The money is meant to advance ideas through the early innovation stages — ideation, concept validation, proof of concept, and prototype development. In addition to financial support, the program provides structured incubation at InFED, IIM Nagpur, including mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and domain experts, co-working space, technical guidance, and exposure to investors, corporates, and innovation partners to accelerate product-market readiness.
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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
