MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at SINE IIT Bombay
Under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) by SINE, IIT Bombay
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Grant up to ₹4 lakhs for first-generation tech entrepreneurs in ICT to explore business ideas with proof of concept, requiring full-time commitment and registration in SINE IIT Bombay's pre-incubat…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- SINE, IIT Bombay
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by SINE, IIT Bombay. 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 provides funding up to ₹4 lakhs to technology entrepreneurs and innovators in the ICT domain. This grant is designed to support first-generation innovators who are committed to exploring a business idea and have a formal business plan and a proof of concept. Recipients are required to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations full-time and must register for the pre-incubation program at SINE, IIT Bombay. The grant is not a stop-gap arrangement and cannot be concurrent with any other remuneration or fellowship.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
The Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) is the technology business incubator at IIT Bombay, based on the fifth floor of the RBTIC Building on the Powai campus in Mumbai. Formed as a society in 2004, it is recognised by the Department of Science and Technology as a…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Provides up to ₹4,00,000 in grant funding to support full-time entrepreneurial pursuit. The grant is not a stop-gap arrangement and cannot be held alongside other remuneration or fellowships.
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
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
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 funding amount under this scheme?
The grant provides funding up to ₹4,00,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Indian citizens who have completed at least 4 years of full-time undergraduate/postgraduate education in science or engineering (or a 3-year degree/diploma), who are first-generation innovative entrepreneurs with no prior source of income, and who have a formal business plan and proof of concept in ICT sectors.
Can I receive this grant while being employed or holding another fellowship?
No, the EiR support cannot be concurrent with any other remuneration or fellowship. You must pursue your entrepreneurial aspirations full-time.
Do I need to be registered with SINE IIT Bombay?
Yes, grant recipients must be registered for the pre-incubation program at SINE for the entire duration of support.
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
