MeitY GENESIS EiR Program at Deshpande Startups

Deshpande Startups

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Details

Amount

Upto: ₹10 lakh

Deadline

October 25, 2025

Provider

Deshpande Startups

Type

grant

Stage

idea Stage

About this Opportunity

The MeitY GENESIS EiR (Entrepreneur-in-Residence) Program is a flagship initiative providing financial assistance and mentorship to early-stage Indian startups. The program's core goal is to bolster the tech ecosystem in Tier II and III cities by helping innovators validate their ideas and build prototypes. It offers dedicated support to accelerate the journey from concept to a successful, scalable venture.

Eligibility

Applicants must be citizens of India.
The startup must be in the ideation, validation, or early stages of development.
The startup must be registered in a Tier II or Tier III city.
The applicant should be an aspiring entrepreneur or a founder of a DPIIT-registered startup (typically ≤ 2 years old), committed to working full-time on the idea.