MeitY GENESIS EIR at IC IIT Patna
By Incubation Centre IIT Patna
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Quick Answer
MeitY Startup Hub's EIR program under GENESIS scheme at IC IIT Patna, providing up to ₹10 Lakh financial assistance for early-stage innovators from Tier II/III cities in electronics and IT domains.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Incubation Centre IIT Patna
- Application deadline
- Closed
- 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 Incubation Centre IIT Patna. 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 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.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Incubation Centre, IIT Patna — known on its own site as IC or IC IITP — is a technology business incubator run out of the IIT Patna campus at Bihta, on the outskirts of Patna, Bihar. It focuses on Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and Medical Electronics, with…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Financial assistance of up to ₹10,00,000 (₹10 Lakh) subject to approval by the Screening and Monitoring Committee.
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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the funding amount offered under this scheme?
Financial assistance of up to ₹10 Lakh (₹10,00,000) is available, subject to approval by the Screening and Monitoring Committee.
Who can apply for the GENESIS EIR program at IC IIT Patna?
Indian citizens with innovative startup ideas at the stage of ideation, concept development, validation/problem-solution fit, proof of concept, or prototyping/working prototype. Full-time UG/PG students with entrepreneurial pursuits, or founders/co-founders of DPIIT-registered startups (≤2 years old) are eligible. Only applicants/entities registered from Tier II & III cities are eligible.
What domains and technologies are supported?
Domains: ESDM & Manufacturing, ICT Space, Deeptech Software & Product. Technologies: AI/ML, IoT, VLSI/Semiconductor, Cyber Security, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, AR/VR/Spatial and Immersive Tech.
Can I receive EIR support more than once under the GENESIS scheme?
No, EIR support is available only once under the GENESIS scheme.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
