KIIT-TBI Ecosystem with the support of

MeitY STARTUP HUB,

MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, GoI

GENESIS EiR

GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Up to INR 10 Lakhs Grant for 12 Months

ABOUT: GENESIS EiR

The Genesis Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program at KIIT-TBI, supported by MeitY Startup Hub, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is designed to nurture early-stage tech entrepreneurs with high-impact, scalable solutions. This program offers a structured pathway for aspiring founders to validate, refine, and scale their ideas through a supportive ecosystem that includes financial assistance, expert mentoring, market access, and infrastructure support. With a sharp focus on Tier-II and Tier-III cities, the GENESIS EiR initiative at KIIT-TBI seeks to bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization, especially in underserved regions. By empowering promising entrepreneurs with the right tools and guidance, the program aims to create sustainable startups that drive digitization, inclusivity, and economic growth in emerging innovation hubs.

OBJECTIVES: GENESIS EiR

Consolidate and strengthen the existing startup-centric schemes and MeitY programs.
Building Tier-II and Tier-III focused funding to support Early & deep-tech startups critically.
Community Building initiatives including workshops, boot camps, conferences etc. tostrengthen the ecosystem and build brand and recognition of MeitY Startups-relatedInitiatives. All the activities under GENESIS shall be aligned to MeitY’s major initiativesincluding India AI, ISM, and India Stack etc.

FUNDING: GENESIS EiR

Up to INR 10 Lakhs Grant for 12 Months

ELIGIBILITY: GENESIS EiR

The applicant must be an Indian citizen, at least 18 years old, and a first-generation entrepreneur. They must commit to working full-time on their startup idea throughout the EiR program duration.
Startups must be in the early stages, original, tech-focused (AI, IoT, etc.), and show potential for impact in Tier 2/3 cities.
They should not have received over ₹10 lakh in prior funding and must be legally compliant if incorporated (within 1 year).
Applicants need a clear plan for using EiR support and must align with GENESIS goals of innovation, job creation, and inclusivity.
Required documents include ID/address proof, incorporation papers (if any), business proposal, and funding declaration.

TIMELINE: GENESIS EiR

Call Opens

Generally, for a window of 20 days.

Shortlisting

Declaring the Shortlisted Candidates.

Startup Pitching

Presentation to Selection Committee.

Final Selections

Final List of Candidates Selected.

GENESIS EiR PROGRAM BENEFITS

Up to 10 lakhs product development grant for 12 months

Tailored mentoring in areas like IP, Legal, Regulatory, Business Development.

Opportunity to pitch for follow-on funding under other KIIT-TBI's programs.

Access the digital fabrication lab to turn your ideas into prototypes.
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Specific functional and domain knowledge sessions to build better.

Access to co-working space, common infrastructure, and administrative support.

THEMATIC AREA: GENESIS EiR

healthcare sjkjsa

Digital Health

agriculture (1)

Agritech

chip (1)

Semiconductors

defense (1)

Defence Innovation

industry-40 (4)

Industry 4.0

microchip (3)

AI/IoT

renewable-energy (2)

Electronics

device

Software

internet-of-things (2)

Robotics & Automation

manufacture

Additive Manufacturing

GENESIS EiR: GRANTEES