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NIDHI-EIR Entrepreneur in Residence | Govt Grants · Startup Monk

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NIDHI-EIR

NIDHI-EIR Entrepreneur in Residence

Rs 40,000-60,000 per month for 1 year

Funding available

DST provides a monthly stipend to innovators who leave their jobs to work full-time on their startup idea. Removes the financial risk of quitting a salary. One of the most underrated schemes in India.

Eligibility Criteria

Innovators willing to quit employment to work full-time on a high-tech startup. Must be associated with a NIDHI-supported incubator. Strong technical background preferred. Validated innovation idea required.

What You Get

Monthly stipend for 12 months
Office space at NIDHI incubator
Access to shared lab and equipment
Legal and IP support
Bridge to NIDHI-PRAYAS prototype grant

Similar Schemes

BIG

BIRAC BIG Grant

Up to Rs 50 lakh

PRAYAS

NIDHI-PRAYAS Grant

Up to Rs 10 lakh

Elevate

Karnataka Elevate Startup Scheme

Rs 5 lakh to Rs 50 lakh

Apply on the official government portal

Quick Facts

Governing Body: Department of Science and Technology
Ministry / Dept: DST
Level: Central Government
Status: Ongoing

Startup Stage

IdeationValidation

Target Sectors

Deep TechHardwareBiotechCleanTech

AgriTech