FUNDING & STARTUP SUPPORT
GENESIS EiR 2.0
Tier II / III technology founders
Programme overview
Early-stage technology support focused on founders from Tier II and Tier III cities, from concept and problem validation through proof of concept and working prototype.
Eligibility and conditions
- Indian citizen: full-time UG/PG student pursuing entrepreneurship, or founder/cofounder of a DPIIT startup no older than two years.
- Tier II or Tier III location; physical incubation at the implementing centre.
- Prior external finance, including grants, must not exceed ₹10 lakh; no prior support under MeitY schemes.
- Full-time commitment to the proposed venture; GENESIS EiR support only once.
- Electronics or deep-tech ICT using AI/ML, IoT, semiconductors, cybersecurity, blockchain, quantum or immersive technology.
What support is offered?
- Product-development grant, specialist mentoring, laboratories and common infrastructure.
- Coworking, administrative help and exposure to follow-on funding.
Application and selection
The published process includes a typically 15-day call, shortlisting, pitching, final selection, due diligence and an EiR agreement. Selected founders are assigned an anchor mentor.
Speak to the programme team
Ask KIIT-TBI for the current call and application route. A listing here does not indicate that applications are open.
Programme details adapted from MTIF’s linked KIIT-TBI GENESIS EiR 2.0 information. Campus 11, KIIT-DU, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024.
Information checked on 26 September 2026. Awards depend on the current call, assessment and scheme terms.