MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) at AIC-Pinnacle Industries
MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR at AIC-Pinnacle provides up to ₹4L grant for early-stage ICT innovators to develop a PoC in societal areas.
- Funding amount
- ₹4L (grant)
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum (Academic)
- Application deadline
- Closed (7 Dec 2025)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) program, hosted by AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum, is a grant initiative under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology aimed at strengthening India's technology startup ecosystem. This call specifically supports individuals, students, or early-stage teams to develop and validate their ideas and achieve a Proof-of-Concept (PoC).
The program focuses on startups and entrepreneurs leveraging emerging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) such as IoT, AI, blockchain, and robotics. Solutions must address pre-identified areas of societal relevance, including healthcare, education, agriculture, financial inclusion, infrastructure, environment, clean tech, and clean energy.
Highlights
- Grant of up to ₹4L to develop a PoC.
- Part of MeitY TIDE 2.0 initiative.
- Open to individuals, students, or startups.
- Focus on emerging ICT: IoT, AI, blockchain, robotics.
- Targets societal areas: healthcare, education, agriculture, etc.
- Apply by 2025-12-07.
Who can apply
The program is open to individuals, students, or startups. Applicants must be in the stage of developing and validating their idea to achieve a Proof-of-Concept (POC). A focus on emerging ICT (IoT, AI, blockchain, robotics) is required, and the solutions must be in areas of societal relevance such as healthcare, education, agriculture, financial inclusion, infrastructure, environment, clean tech, and clean energy.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) at AIC-Pinnacle Industries is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
The most recent application window for MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) at AIC-Pinnacle Industries closed on 7 Dec 2025. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
Selected entrepreneurs receive financial support of up to ₹4L as a grant. This funding is intended to help develop and validate their idea and achieve a Proof-of-Concept.
About the provider
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) at AIC-Pinnacle Industries is offered by AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum, an academic institution. It is delivered directly by AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) at AIC-Pinnacle Industries, 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.
Who this is best for
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) at AIC-Pinnacle Industries is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹4L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding is offered?
The program offers financial support of up to ₹4L as a grant.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply is December 7, 2025.
Who can apply?
Individuals, students, or startups are eligible. Applicants must be in the stage of developing and validating their idea to achieve a Proof-of-Concept.
Is there a focus on any specific technology?
Yes, the program focuses on emerging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) including IoT, AI, blockchain, and robotics.
Which sectors are targeted?
Solutions must address societal relevance areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, financial inclusion, infrastructure, environment, clean tech, and clean energy.
Does the program take equity?
No, the funding is provided as a grant. Grants are non-dilutive and do not require giving up equity.
Is DPIIT or MSME registration required?
The provided facts do not specify a requirement for DPIIT or MSME registration.
What can the grant be used for?
The grant is to be used for developing and validating your idea and achieving a Proof-of-Concept.
How do I apply?
Applications are accepted via the provided URL: https://tinyurl.com/MeityTide2?utm_source=startupgrantsindia.com&ref=startupgrantsindia.com
Is there a selection process or stages?
The provided facts do not include details on the selection process or application stages.
Who offers MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) at AIC-Pinnacle Industries?
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) at AIC-Pinnacle Industries is offered by AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum, an academic institution. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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