The MeitY GENESIS EiR (Entrepreneur-in-Residence) program is a government initiative to fortify the startup ecosystem in Tier II and Tier III cities. Hosted by the ACIC-BMU Foundation, the program provides a grant and dedicated mentorship to innovators and startups to help them develop their ideas into prototypes. It focuses on supporting tech ventures in key domains such as DeepTech, Electronic Design and Manufacturing (ESDM), and Information and Communications Technology (ICT).