MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program at Maker Village

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Details

Amount

Upto: ₹4 lakh

Deadline

November 12, 2025

Provider

Maker Village

Type

grant

Stage

early Stage

About this Opportunity

The MeitY TIDE 2.0 EIR Program is a central government initiative, supported by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), designed to accelerate the idea-to-market journey of technology startups. Hosted by Maker Village, this 12-month program provides focused financial and technical support to innovators working on ICT-enabled ideas with high social relevance. The program support the development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), facilitating IPR filings, and preparing startups for subsequent funding rounds. Selected innovators receive incubation support and access to world-class manufacturing facilities. More details here

Eligibility

Applicant must be a citizen of India, min. 18 years and max. 40 years of age.
Applicant must have completed basic graduation as of the date of application.
Must be a founder of a DPIIT-registered startup (OR ready to register within 6 months of EIR acceptance).
Must be a physical incubate at Maker Village for the entire idea development duration.
Must propose one technology business idea, have a formal business plan, and be working on ICT-enabled ideas with social relevance (e.g., IoT, AI, Blockchain, Robotics).
The funding is for development up to the MVP stage