MeitY GENESIS EIR Grant at iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar
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MeitY GENESIS EIR Grant at iHub-AWaDH @ IIT Ropar provides up to ₹10 lakh in funding, incubation support, co-working spaces, lab infrastructure, mentoring, and investor connections for early-stage …
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- AWaDH, IIT Ropar
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Idea
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 26 October 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AWaDH, IIT Ropar. 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) Grant Program, supported by MeitY Startup Hub, is implemented by iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar. This initiative is part of the national GENESIS scheme with a focus on empowering innovators from Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
The program is designed to catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship by:
- Providing Funding Assistance of up to ₹10 Lakhs to develop, validate, and scale innovative ideas.
- Offering dedicated incubation support, access to co-working spaces, and cutting-edge lab infrastructure (especially in Agriculture and Water Technology).
- Providing focused mentoring, investor connect, and national visibility.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
iHub – AWaDH is the working name of the IIT Ropar Technology and Innovation Foundation, a Section 8 not-for-profit company on the IIT Ropar campus at Rupnagar, Punjab. It is one of the Technology Innovation Hubs set up under the Department of Science and Technology's National…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Funding assistance of up to ₹10,00,000 to develop, validate, and scale innovative ideas. Additionally, the program provides incubation support, access to co-working spaces, lab infrastructure, mentoring, and investor connections.
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
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
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 funding amount under this EIR grant?
Up to ₹10,00,000.
What are the key focus areas for startups?
Electronic Design & Manufacturing, AI/ML, IoT, VLSI/Semiconductor, and Deeptech Software & Product.
Who can apply for this program?
DPIIT-registered startups from Tier-II or Tier-III cities in ideation or very early stages, with a full-time founder and MVP/prototype, working in ICT domains and without prior funding exceeding ₹10 lakh. Women-led and marginalized group-led startups get priority.
When is the application deadline?
The last date to apply is November 5, 2025 (as per the program page).
Is this grant equity-free?
The provided material does not specify whether the grant is equity-free.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
