MeitY GENESIS EiR Grant - Cohort 2 at SIIC IIT Kanpur
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Quick Answer
A 12-month Entrepreneur-in-Residence program providing up to ₹10 lakh grant, incubation at SIIC IIT Kanpur, mentorship, and networking for early-stage deep-tech startups from Tier 2/3 cities.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- SIIC IIT Kanpur
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 October 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by SIIC IIT Kanpur. 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 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program - Cohort 2 is a MeitY-funded initiative to empower early-stage, first-generation entrepreneurs, particularly from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The program runs for a period of 12 months.
It provides comprehensive support to accelerate entrepreneurial growth from idea validation to product development and market entry in deep-tech domains.
Key Offerings:
- Grant Funding Support: Up to ₹10 Lakhs for product development, market research, or customer validation.
- Incubation & Infrastructure: Mandatory full-time physical incubation and access to SIIC IIT Kanpur’s state-of-the-art labs and ecosystem.
- Mentorship: Personalized mentorship from expert and industry leaders.
- Networking: Multiple industry, CSR, & Investor connect opportunities.
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
The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) is the startup incubator at IIT Kanpur. It was established in 2000 and now operates under the Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (FIRST), IIT Kanpur. It works from two sites: the IIT Kanpur campus at…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs, disbursed for product development, market research, or customer validation. The program also provides free physical incubation space, lab access at SIIC IIT Kanpur, personalized mentorship, and networking opportunities with industry, CSR, and investors — all without loss of equity.
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 duration of the program?
The program runs for 12 months.
Who is eligible to apply?
Indian citizens from Tier 2 or Tier 3 cities. Applicants can be full-time UG/PG students with entrepreneurial pursuits, or founders/co-founders of a DPIIT-registered startup less than 2 years old. They must commit full-time and be at the ideation, concept development, PoC, or prototyping stage.
Which sectors are supported?
Electronic Design & Manufacturing, Deeptech Software/Products, and ICT space including AI/ML, IoT, VLSI/Semiconductor, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, AR/VR/Spatial and Immersive tech.
Is equity taken in exchange for the grant?
No, it is a grant and does not require equity.
Can I apply if my startup has already received funding?
You cannot have received external funding exceeding ₹10 Lakhs (including government grants) or been previously supported under any MeitY schemes.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
