Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program
A programme by Gyan Circle Ventures (Gyan Circle Ventures)
Residency at the GCV incubator space to take an idea to a proof of concept, with grant support. Between calls.
At a glance
| Best for | Faculty, students, individuals and early start-ups building a proof of concept; outside founders not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Duration | Typically 11 months, per the earlier 2025 guidelines |
| Format | In person |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | MeitY |
About Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program
A residency for an individual, a student team or a start-up that is ready to develop and validate an idea into a proof of concept. The last call we can see closed on 15 July 2025 and its form was closed when we checked in October 2026, so ask the team when the next window opens.
What you get
- Work space at the GCV incubator at IIIT Sri City
- Support for idea development, validation and building the proof of concept
- Grant support paid in at least two instalments, subject to funding received
- Mentoring, an incubation programme, access to legal, financial and IP consultants, a pitch to angels and venture capitalists, and connections for field site testing
Who can apply
- The programme describes an EiR as an individual, student or start-up. The calls encourage faculty and students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, to apply
- The earlier 2025 guidelines were campus-focused: undergraduate teams of two to four with a faculty mentor, and PhD students with their supervisor in the team or a letter from the supervisor
- The pages do not say whether founders with no link to IIIT Sri City are selected
How selection works: Shortlisted teams present to a committee of experts. Selected teams sign an incubation agreement with GCV.
How to apply: When a call is open, the Announcements page links an online application form. Questions can go to gcv.manager@iiits.in.