NIDHI-EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence)
A programme by CIIE Regional Innovation Foundation (Startup Oasis)
A fellowship for aspiring entrepreneurs with a technology business idea, carrying a subsistence fellowship, incubation space and mentoring at the Jaipur centre.
At a glance
| Best for | Aspiring entrepreneurs in India with a science or engineering background and a technology business idea |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea |
| Format | In person |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | NSTEDB, Government of India |
About NIDHI-EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence)
NIDHI-EIR is the Entrepreneur-in-Residence programme introduced by NSTEDB, Government of India, and implemented by the CIIE Regional Innovation Foundation in Jaipur. It backs individual aspiring entrepreneurs who are pursuing a promising technology business idea, so they can spend time on the venture with a subsistence fellowship behind them. The fellowship payment is described as spread across 12 months, and the programme period as a 12- to 18-month window.
What you get
- A subsistence fellowship, paid monthly over the fellowship period
- Incubation space at the Jaipur incubation centre
- Access to group knowledge sessions and pitch reviews at the incubation centre
Who can apply
- Citizens of India
- Applicants who have completed their undergraduate or postgraduate education in science or engineering fields
- Final-year students are not eligible
- Aspiring entrepreneurs pursuing a promising technology business idea
How selection works: the evaluation committee first evaluates the application form for programme eligibility. Shortlisted applicants then have a telephonic call with a selected panel of jurors.
How to apply: the application form is linked from the programme page. General questions about the centre go to connect@startupoasis.in.
Where to apply
Other CIIE Regional Innovation Foundation (Startup Oasis) programmes
- NIDHI-SSS (NIDHI Seed Support System)Seed financial assistance for startups already incubated at the Jaipur centre, for promising ideas, innovations and technologies.
- Her&NowA seven-month incubation and acceleration programme for early-stage women entrepreneurs from Rajasthan.
- Innocity (Rajasthan)A four-month accelerator for technology and impact startups, with mentoring from business and technology experts and fundraising opportunities.
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