GENESIS-EIR Cohort 2 – TBI-KIET – Grant up to ₹10 Lacs

KIET-TBI, under the MeitY, Govt. of India GENESIS-EIR program, invites applications for Cohort 2. This is an exciting opportunity for innovators and early-stage founders to receive startup grants of up to ₹10 Lakhs.

The program is designed for innovators, student founders, and young startups from Tier II & III cities.

Sectors:

1. Deeptech Software and Product
2. Electronics Design and Manufacturing
3. ICT Space

Who Can Apply?

1. Must be an Indian citizen.
2. Applicants must be full-time UG/PG students or DPIIT-registered startup founders (startup should be less than 2 years old).
3. Applicants must be from Tier II & III cities.
4. The innovation should be at the stage of Ideation, Concept, Prototyping, Validation/Problem-Solution fit, PoC, or a Working prototype.

Deadline to Apply: 20 October 2025