MeitY GENESIS EiR Program at Deshpande Startups
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Quick Answer
A MeitY GENESIS initiative providing financial assistance and mentorship to early-stage startups in Tier II/III cities, helping them validate ideas and build prototypes.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Deshpande Startups
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Idea
- 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 Deshpande Startups. 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 (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
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Grant providers
Deshpande Startups is the working name of the Foundation for Sandboxstartup Initiatives (FSSI), a technology business incubator on a six-acre campus on Gokul Road in Hubballi, Karnataka, near the airport. It describes itself as a two-state, government-recognised Technology…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grants up to ₹10,00,000 and dedicated mentorship for idea validation and prototype development.
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
Who is eligible for the MeitY GENESIS EiR Program?
Indian citizens who are aspiring entrepreneurs or founders of DPIIT-registered startups (typically ≤2 years old) in the ideation, validation, or early stage, based in Tier II or Tier III cities, and committed to working full-time on the idea.
What is the maximum grant amount?
Up to ₹10,00,000.
What kind of support does the program provide?
Financial assistance and mentorship to help startups move from concept to a scalable venture, with a focus on idea validation and prototype building.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
