TIDE 2.0 EIR
A programme by CIE IIITH
An entrepreneur-in-residence co-creation programme for deep tech founders building on IIIT Hyderabad research.
At a glance
| Best for | Deep tech founders with a product idea built on IIIT Hyderabad research. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | MeitY |
About TIDE 2.0 EIR
TIDE 2.0 is run at CIE under MeitY's TIDE 2.0 scheme. The entrepreneur-in-residence route helps founders with a deep tech product idea use research from IIIT Hyderabad labs to build a market-connected product startup.
What you get
- Co-creation with IIIT Hyderabad research.
- Strategy guidance and acceleration.
- Access to maker labs.
- A seed grant, with the amount set out on the programme page.
- Eligibility to pitch for further grants.
Who can apply
- Minimum four years of formal full-time undergraduate or postgraduate education, with a basic degree or diploma in science or engineering. Or a three-year degree or diploma plus two years of full-time work after it.
- Full-time commitment. The residency cannot run alongside another remuneration or fellowship.
- Entrepreneurs with a business model and no established company, and graduates with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- A proposed solution that uses AI/ML, computer vision or robotics.
- Verticals include smart city, mobility, medtech, traffic and road safety, natural language translation and Industry 4.0.
How selection works: screening, shortlisting interviews, then selection and onboarding.
How to apply: use the online application form on the TIDE 2.0 page. Queries go to the programme contact on that page.
Where to apply
Other CIE IIITH programmes
- Avishkar AcceleratorA six-month accelerator for deep tech startups in AI, AR/VR, computer vision, machine learning, robotics and NLP.
- Ojas Medtech AcceleratorA six-month accelerator for startups in medtech, life sciences, diagnostics, wellness and healthcare devices.
- OJAS PEP ProgramA one-year fellowship for researchers and medical professionals who want an entrepreneurial career in healthcare.
- AI in Mobility AcceleratorAn accelerator for startups building AI applications for ADAS, mobility, road safety and freight.
- AI in MediaTech AcceleratorAn accelerator for AI-driven startups in virtual production, metaverse, multimedia and journalism, run with Arka Media Works.
- TIDE 2.0 GrantA three-to-six-month fellowship with a prototype grant for early-stage deep tech startups seeded from research.
- AIC Incubation ProgramThe flagship programme of the AIC social technology incubator, for tech-based social enterprises.
- Deeptech IncubatorCIE's oldest incubator, seeding and accelerating startups backed by deep tech research.
- Research CafeDirect access to IIIT Hyderabad faculty for advisory sessions, co-creation and office hours.
- RootnodeAdvisory sessions, co-creation partnerships and office hours with IIIT Hyderabad faculty.
- CV LabsA two-week hands-on workshop for tech founders and product teams to build in research areas aligned with IIIT Hyderabad.
- Deeptech CoWorkzA workspace for AI and deeptech startups, with on-demand conference rooms and access to IIIT Hyderabad faculty and labs.