Social Alpha Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Fellowship

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

Stipend Rs 60,000 per month; seed funding up to Rs 50 lakh

Funding available

Year-round fellowship for science and engineering founders that pays a monthly stipend and lets fellows pitch for seed funding. Applications are evaluated quarterly.

Eligibility Criteria

Early-stage science/engineering entrepreneurs, student innovators, PhD or postdoc researchers, and mid-career professionals committed to building a company for India's development challenges.