NIDHI-Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) at ABIS-TBI
A programme by TBI (Technology Business Incubator)
A one-year fellowship for individuals who want to build a technology-based startup full-time, with mentorship and co-working space at the incubator.
At a glance
| Best for | Individuals with a science or engineering background and a technology-based startup idea |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
About NIDHI-Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) at ABIS-TBI
The NIDHI-EIR programme is a Department of Science and Technology fellowship that helps talented individuals take up entrepreneurship as a full-time career. At ABIS-TBI, the fellowship runs alongside pre-incubation or incubation at the Technology Business Incubator of TNAU.
What you get
- A monthly fellowship for one year, to reduce the financial risk of starting a company
- Structured mentorship and entrepreneurial guidance
- Access to office and co-working space
Who can apply
- An Indian citizen with valid government-issued proof of identity
- Four years of full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in science or engineering, or a three-year degree or diploma in science or engineering plus two years of full-time work
- A technology-based business idea with a formal business plan and an investment proposal
- Full-time commitment to the startup, with no other fellowship or remuneration at the same time
Applicants with very short routes to commercialisation, or with little technology innovation, are discouraged from applying.
Where to apply
Other TBI programmes
- RKVY-RAFTAAR R-ABI (Agribusiness Incubator)A government-backed agribusiness incubation programme with a two-month training-cum-internship and grant-in-aid for pre-seed and seed stage agri startups.
- Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via ABIS-TBISeed funding under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, released through ABIS-TBI as an approved incubator, for early-stage innovative startups.
- SPICES Incubation Centre at ABIS-TBIA Spices Board of India funded incubation centre that supports spice-based startups with incubation and grant support.