MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at IIITB-IC
Under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) by IIITB Innovation Centre
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Quick Answer
Grant of up to ₹4,00,000 over 12 months to prototype-stage entrepreneurs for developing socially-relevant proof-of-concepts using emerging digital technologies like AI, Blockchain, IoT, Robotics, a…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IIITB Innovation Centre
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 17 August 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIITB Innovation Centre. 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 TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) grant, implemented through the IIITB Innovation Centre, is designed to support individuals and startups at the prototype stage. It provides funding of up to ₹4 lakhs for a period of 12 months to validate and develop an idea into a Proof-of-Concept. The program focuses on socially-relevant solutions and ventures that utilize emerging digital technologies like SaaS/PaaS/IoT, AI, Blockchain, and Robotics.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
IIITB Innovation Centre (IIITB IC) is the startup incubator of IIIT Bangalore, on the institute's campus at 26/C Hosur Road, Electronics City Phase 1, Bengaluru. It has run since 2009 and is set up as a Section 25 not-for-profit company. Its programmes are open to founders from…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹4,00,000 grant provided over a 12-month period to validate and develop an early-stage startup idea into a proof-of-concept. The funding is intended to support prototype development and validation using emerging digital technologies.
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?
The grant provides up to ₹4,00,000 (₹4 lakh) for a duration of 12 months.
Who is eligible to apply?
Indian entrepreneurs with a well-defined business idea at the prototype stage, working on socially-relevant solutions in focus areas such as Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, Infrastructure & Transportation, Financial Inclusion, e-Governance, Smart Manufacturing, and FinTech. The venture must utilize emerging digital technologies like AI, Blockchain, IoT, Robotics, or SaaS/PaaS.
What is the objective of the grant?
The grant supports individuals and startups at the prototype stage to validate and develop their idea into a proof-of-concept within 12 months.
Is the scheme currently accepting applications?
As per available information, the scheme is currently closed for new applications.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
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