MeitY GENESIS EiR Program Overview at AIC-BIMTECH
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MeitY GENESIS EiR Program offers up to ₹10 Lakhs in non-dilutive grant funding for early-stage startups in Tier II/III cities, focused on Deeptech, Electronics Design & Manufacturing, and ICT. Host…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- AIC-BIMTECH
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Idea
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 14 October 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AIC-BIMTECH. 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 GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program – Cohort 2 is a initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to boost the startup ecosystem in Tier II and III cities. Hosted by the Atal Incubation Centre-BIMTECH, this program offers critical support to innovators working on solutions across the Deeptech, Electronic Design & Manufacturing (EDM), and ICT spaces. The core objective is to provide structured mentorship, incubation, and non-dilutive grant funding to help entrepreneurs advance their innovations from the ideation stage to a working prototype.
The program offers a grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs over one year, along with access to a rich ecosystem of academic and industry experts at AIC-BIMTECH, which is strategically located in the Delhi NCR region (Greater Noida).
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Atal Incubation Centre - BIMTECH (AIC-BIMTECH) is a business incubator on the campus of Birla Institute of Management Technology at Plot No. 5, Knowledge Park 2, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Its About page says it was established in 2018 under NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected entrepreneurs receive a grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs over one year to advance their innovation from ideation to working prototype, along with access to academic and industry experts, incubation facilities, and mentorship from AIC-BIMTECH. The grant is non-dilutive (equity-free).
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 maximum grant amount?
Up to ₹10 Lakhs over one year.
Is the grant equity-free?
Yes, the grant is non-dilutive, meaning it does not require giving up equity.
Who can apply?
Indian citizens who are full-time UG/PG students with entrepreneurial pursuits, or founders/co-founders of DPIIT-recognized startups (≤ 2 years old), working on innovations in Deeptech, EDM, or ICT. The applicant/entity must be registered from a Tier II or Tier III city.
What stages of innovation are eligible?
Ideation, Concept Development, Validation, Proof-of-Concept, or Prototyping stage.
Do I need to relocate?
Yes, selected applicants must agree to be physically incubated at AIC-BIMTECH in Greater Noida.
What technology domains are supported?
Electronics Design & Manufacturing, Deeptech Software/Products, and ICT.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
