MeitY GENESIS EiR (Cohort-2) at AIC-RNTU Foundation
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Quick Answer
A government grant program supporting early-stage deep-tech startups in Tier-II/III cities with funding up to ₹10,00,000 and mentorship.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- AIC-RNTU Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Idea
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 6 October 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AIC-RNTU Foundation. 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 MeitY GENESIS EiR Program is a key government initiative aimed at strengthening the startup ecosystem in Tier-II and Tier-III cities by providing crucial support to early-stage ventures. As a program partner, AIC-RNTU Foundation offers grants, mentorship, and a structured ecosystem to help students and entrepreneurs validate their innovative ideas and transform them into successful businesses.
This program focuses on fostering innovation in deep-tech and ICT, including advanced technologies like AI/ML, IoT, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. It is designed to empower the next generation of innovators and build a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem for technology-driven entrepreneurship.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
AIC-RNTU Foundation is an Atal Incubation Centre supported by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, hosted by Rabindranath Tagore University (RNTU) on its campus near Bhopal, in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. It works with founders across the country, though its programme naming and…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Provides grant funding up to ₹10,00,000 along with mentorship and ecosystem support to help validate and develop innovative 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
Who is eligible to apply?
Indian citizens who are full-time UG/PG students or founders/co-founders of DPIIT-registered startups less than 2 years old, registered from Tier-II/III cities.
What stages of innovation are supported?
Ideation, concept development, validation, or prototyping stage.
What technology domains are covered?
Electronic Design and Manufacturing, Deeptech Software/Products, and ICT including AI/ML, IoT, Blockchain, Quantum Computing.
What is the maximum grant amount?
Up to ₹10,00,000.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
