Call for Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad

The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad is a 6-month fellowship designed to encourage graduating students and early-stage innovators to pursue entrepreneurship full-time. It specifically targets ideas in autonomous navigation and data acquisition systems, emphasizing translational research and commercialization. Selected EIRs receive fellowship funding, mentorship, and access to TiHAN's ecosystem, including labs and facilities. The program aims to nurture technology-based startups in areas such as UAVs, ROVs, intelligent navigation systems, and connected autonomous platforms.

• Fellowship grant of up to ₹3L
• 6-month engagement period
• Focus on autonomous navigation and data acquisition systems
• Mentorship from TiHAN experts and access to IIT Hyderabad labs
• Open to students, Ph.D. holders, and post-doctoral fellows
• Rolling applications – apply anytime

To apply, you must be an Indian citizen with a valid government-issued ID. You should have completed or be currently pursuing formal full-time education at the undergraduate, postgraduate, Ph.D., or post-doctoral fellow level. Relevant experience in the proposed technology domain is mandatory. You must also have a scalable, technology-based business idea.

Call for Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Call for Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

Selected EIRs receive fellowship funding of up to ₹3 lakh. Additionally, they gain mentorship from TiHAN’s experts and access to the TiHAN ecosystem, including state-of-the-art labs and facilities. The program also provides support for translational research and commercialization of the proposed technology.

Call for Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad is offered by TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad, an academic institution. It is delivered directly by TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Proposals are evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, and commercialization potential. The process involves submitting a proposal in PDF or PPT format via a Google Form, following the prescribed Annexure A format.

Before you apply to Call for Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Call for Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹3L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.