NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000 per month for 12 months, extendable to 18

Funding available

Fellowship for graduates with a technology startup idea, delivered through selected NIDHI-TBIs.

Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizen graduate or postgraduate (or diploma holder with 2 years' work experience) pursuing a promising technology business idea; apply when a NIDHI-TBI announces a call.

What You Get

Monthly fellowship
Co-working space
Mentoring

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Quick Facts

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

Startup Stage

Ideation