Entrepreneur-in-Residence Programme Latest News
Recently, the Union Minister of State for Science & Technology said that the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme is gaining popularity among young startups, innovators.
About Entrepreneur-in-Residence Programme
- It is one of the programs introduced under National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI).
- It aims to encourage graduate students to take to entrepreneurship as a prospective career option by providing financial and non-financial support in the form of a fellowship.
Features of Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme
- Financial Support: Recipient is eligible to get financial support of up to INR 30,000/- monthly.
- It is offered to graduate students for a maximum period of 12 months.
- The Programme includes access to the infrastructure facilities at the TBI, mentoring support and guidance, technical and financial advice, industry connections etc.
- Implementation: It is implemented by the Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India in association with NCL Venture Centre, Pune.
What is the NIDHI Programme ?
- National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) as an umbrella programme for nurturing ideas and innovations (knowledge-based and technology-driven) into successful startups.
Source: PIB
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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