MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at SINE IIT Bombay

The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) grant, hosted by SINE, IIT Bombay, offers up to ₹4 lakhs to technology entrepreneurs and innovators working in the ICT domain. It targets first-generation innovators who have a formal business plan and a proof of concept. Recipients must commit full-time to their entrepreneurial journey and enroll in SINE's pre-incubation program for the entire support period. The grant is not a stop-gap arrangement and cannot be held alongside any other remuneration or fellowship. This initiative aims to nurture early-stage tech ideas that have a genuine technology innovation component and require more than six months to reach commercialization.

• Grant of up to ₹4 lakhs – no equity dilution.
• Specifically for first-generation tech entrepreneurs in ICT.
• Requires a formal business plan and proof of concept.
• Full-time commitment mandatory; concurrent remuneration not allowed.
• Hosted by SINE, IIT Bombay under MeitY TIDE 2.0.

You must be an Indian citizen with government-approved proof of nationality (e.g., valid passport, voter ID). You should have completed at least 4 years of formal full-time undergraduate or postgraduate education in science or engineering, or a 3-year degree or diploma in science or engineering. You must be a first-generation innovative entrepreneur with no prior source of income. The EiR support cannot be concurrent with any other remuneration or fellowship. You cannot be a promoter or significant (>10%) shareholder/beneficiary of another company at the time of applying and receiving the grant. You are expected to have a formal business plan and a proof of concept for a business idea you intend to explore full-time. The project must have a technology innovation component and should not have a very short journey (i.e., less than 6 months) to commercialization. You must register for the pre-incubation program at SINE for the entire duration of support. Technologies in ICT sectors are eligible.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at SINE IIT Bombay is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at SINE IIT Bombay 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.

• Grant funding up to ₹4 lakhs to support your full-time entrepreneurial pursuit.
• Access to SINE IIT Bombay's pre-incubation program, including mentorship, infrastructure, and networking opportunities.
• The grant is non-dilutive (no equity taken) as it is a grant.
• Support is intended to cover living expenses and other costs, allowing you to focus on developing your business idea.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at SINE IIT Bombay is offered by SINE, IIT Bombay, an academic institution. It is delivered directly by SINE, IIT Bombay as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Before you apply to MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at SINE IIT Bombay, 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.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at SINE IIT Bombay 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.