MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Grant at VITTBI
Under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) by VIT TBI
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Quick Answer
The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Grant at VITTBI provides up to ₹4 lakhs in grant funding to individuals, students, or early-stage startups to develop and validate their idea and …
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 10 August 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by VIT TBI. 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 VITTBI incubation center, provides a grant of up to ₹4 lakhs to individuals, students, or early-stage startups. The funding is intended to help them develop and validate their ideas and create a Proof of Concept (PoC). The program is part of a larger initiative to support ICT ventures utilizing emerging technologies, including IoT, AI, Blockchain, and Robotics.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
VIT - Technology Business Incubator, usually written VITTBI, is the technology business incubator of Vellore Institute of Technology's Vellore campus in Tamil Nadu. It was incorporated in 2003 and is registered as a not-for-profit society. It began with support from the…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
A grant of up to ₹4,00,000 per Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) to support idea development, validation, and creation of a Proof-of-Concept (PoC). Additionally, VITTBI provides holistic incubation support including co-working space, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Application Process
- 1
Fill Application Form
Complete the MeitY EiR Application Form available on the VITTBI website for the respective cycle.
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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.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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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 under the EiR program?
A maximum of up to ₹4 Lakhs is provided to each Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) as a grant.
Who is eligible to apply for the EiR grant?
Individuals, students, or startups who need to develop and validate their idea to have a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) in place are eligible. The venture must be in the ICT domain utilizing emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, Blockchain, and Robotics.
How do I apply for the EiR grant?
You need to fill the VITTBI - MeitY EiR Application Form and send the filled-in application to vittbi.grants@vit.ac.in.
Is the EiR grant currently open for applications?
No, the MeitY TIDE 2.0 Call is currently closed as per the VITTBI website.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- Chitkara University Partners With Chandigarh Angels Network to Boost Startup Fundingsiliconindia.com · last month
Source: Google News aggregated
