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NIDHI (National Initiative for Developing & Harnessing Innovations)

NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Funds entrepreneurs and innovators developing technology business ideas through NIDHI EIR.

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About

India's Department of Science and Technology administers NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-Residence as part of the NIDHI platform. The official source describes NIDHI EIR as a sector-agnostic program for students, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs, with financial support to reduce risk while developing a technology business proposal.

Monthly support ranges from INR 10,000 to INR 30,000, for a maximu…

What this grant funds

Entrepreneur-in-residence support for students, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs working on technology business ideas through selected incubators.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: nidhi.dst.gov.in