The MeitY Startup Hub's Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program, under the GENESIS scheme of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, supports budding entrepreneurs and early-stage startups.
The program aims to provide a nurturing ecosystem through incubators like IC IIT Patna. By focusing on innovators at the initial stages, it encourages entrepreneurial growth, fosters innovation, and creates a strong foundation for emerging startups in the electronics and information technology sectors.
Financial assistance of up to ₹10 Lakh is available, subject to approval by the Screening and Monitoring Committee.