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Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at Sandip TBI

Grants early-stage Indian innovators up to Rs. 4 lakh to build and validate a proof-of-concept.

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Selected participants receive a non-equity grant plus one-on-one mentoring, technical guidance, and access to startup networks through Sandip TBI in Nashik. This cycle's applications are currently closed, though the scheme reopens in cycles.

What this grant funds

Looks for students, innovators, and startups anywhere in India who are early-stage and want to develop and validate a working proof-of-concept. Innovations should be technology-led, with STEM projects preferred, run under the MeitY TIDE 2.0 program.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
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.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-
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