TIDE 2.0 EIR and Grant at GUSEC
Under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) by GUSEC
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Quick Answer
A MeitY-supported cohort-based program offering two-stage funding: Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) stipend for idea validation and grant for prototype development, with a maximum funding of ₹7,00,000.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 August 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by GUSEC. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The GUSEC TIDE 2.0 program, supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), offers financial assistance and support to tech startups at various stages. The program provides two main components: the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) for idea validation and a tide 2.0 grant for prototype development.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
GUSEC is Gujarat University's own startup council, based on the university's campus in Ahmedabad. It runs as a Section 8 not-for-profit company chaired by the university's Vice-Chancellor, with day-to-day operations led by a Group CEO. Its own pages give different founding dates…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹7L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
The program provides financial assistance under two components: (1) Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) – funding for idea validation and proof-of-concept development; (2) TIDE 2.0 Grant – funding for prototype development. The total funding available is up to ₹7,00,000, though the distribution between components is not specified.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TIDE 2.0 program at GUSEC?
TIDE 2.0 is a program supported by MeitY that provides financial assistance and support to tech startups at various stages. It has two main components: an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) for idea validation and a TIDE 2.0 grant for prototype development.
Is the program currently open for applications?
As per the application page, the August 2025 cohort is closed. The page states: 'We are no longer accepting the application. Kindly wait for the next cohort.'
What is the maximum funding amount?
The funding amount can be up to ₹7,00,000, though the exact amount per component is not specified.
What are the eligibility criteria for the EiR component?
For the EiR component, the startup must be at the early-idea or idea stage, and funding must be used for validating an idea and developing a Proof-of-Concept (PoC).
What are the eligibility criteria for the Grant component?
For the Grant component, the startup needs to have a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) ready, and funding must be used for prototype development.
What are common eligibility requirements?
The startup must utilize emerging technologies to address societal challenges. Also, the funding benefits TIDE-supported startups.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- Chitkara University Partners With Chandigarh Angels Network to Boost Startup Fundingsiliconindia.com · last month
Source: Google News aggregated
