MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) at AIC-Pinnacle Industries
Under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) by AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum
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Quick Answer
A MeitY TIDE 2.0 program providing up to ₹4,00,000 in grant support for individuals or early-stage teams to develop and validate ICT-based ideas and achieve a Proof-of-Concept (PoC), focusing on so…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 7 December 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
This call is part of the MeitY TIDE 2.0 program, aimed at strengthening the technology startup ecosystem. The Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) program provides financial support to individuals or early-stage teams to develop and validate their ideas and achieve a Proof-of-Concept (PoC).
Program Focus
The program specifically targets startups and entrepreneurs leveraging emerging Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including:
- IoT
- AI
- Blockchain
- Robotics
The solutions must address pre-identified areas of societal relevance, such as:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Agriculture
- Financial Inclusion
- Infrastructure
- Environment, Clean Tech, and Clean Energy
Eligibility
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Grant providers
AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum is an Atal Incubation Centre in Pune, registered as a Section 8 not-for-profit company and hosted by Pinnacle Industries Ltd., an automotive interiors, seating, EV components and speciality vehicles manufacturer. It says it is supported by the…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected entrepreneurs receive financial support up to ₹4,00,000 to develop and validate their idea and achieve a Proof-of-Concept (PoC). The exact funding amount and disbursement schedule are not specified in the available material.
Application Process
- 1
Submit application
Applicants were required to submit their application through the official Google Form (https://tinyurl.com/MeityTide2). The form is no longer accepting responses, indicating the call is closed.
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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.
- 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
Who can apply for this MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR program?
Individuals, students, or startups who are in the stage of developing and validating an idea to achieve a Proof-of-Concept (PoC). The focus must be on emerging ICT (IoT, AI, blockchain, robotics, etc.) and solutions must address areas of societal relevance such as healthcare, education, agriculture, financial inclusion, infrastructure, environment, clean tech, and clean energy.
Is the program currently accepting applications?
No. The application form for the 2025 call is no longer accepting responses, indicating the scheme is closed as of now.
What is the maximum grant amount offered?
The grant amount can go up to ₹4,00,000, though the exact figure per entrepreneur is not further detailed in the available material.
Is the grant equity-free?
The available material does not explicitly state whether the grant is equity-free. However, it is described as financial support under the MeitY TIDE 2.0 program, which typically provides grants without taking equity.
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
