MeitY GENESIS EiR Program at FiiRE Goa
By FiiRE, Goa
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Quick Answer
Grant and mentorship program for early-stage tech entrepreneurs from Tier II/III cities, focused on Deeptech, Electronic Design & Manufacturing, and ICT.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- FiiRE, Goa
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Goa
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 FiiRE, Goa. 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 at FiiRE Goa (Forum for Innovation Incubation Research & Entrepreneurship) providing financial and non-financial support to early-stage tech entrepreneurs. The program's core focus is on Deeptech, Electronic Design & Manufacturing, and ICT and targets innovators from Tier II and III cities to foster regional innovation and economic growth.
Participants receive a grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs to kickstart and scale their ideas, along with continuous, tailored mentorship and access to FiiRE's robust network of investors, partners, and high-quality incubation facilities.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
FiiRE Goa — Forum for Innovation Incubation Research & Entrepreneurship — is a technology incubator in Goa that describes itself as supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. It operates from Don Bosco College of Engineering in Fatorda, South Goa,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹10,00,000 grant along with non-financial support including mentorship, incubation facilities, and access to a network of investors and partners.
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
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
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 grant amount?
The program offers a grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Indian citizens who are first-generation entrepreneurs, at least 18 years old, and committed to working full-time. They must be from Tier II or III cities, working on innovations in Electronic Design & Manufacturing, Deeptech Software and Products, or ICT (leveraging AI/ML, IoT, Cybersecurity). The idea should be in the ideation, validation, or early stages, and the applicant must not have received external funding exceeding ₹10 Lakh (including government grants).
Do I need to relocate to participate?
Yes, selected applicants must be physically incubated at FiiRE Goa for the program duration.
Is equity taken in exchange for the grant?
The program description does not specify equity terms; it is described as a grant.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
