GovernmentCentral Verified 2026-07-05

NIDHI-EIR (Entrepreneur-in-Residence)

Fellowship of Rs 30,000 per month to an aspiring/budding entrepreneur to pursue a promising technology business idea, reducing the risk of taking up entrepreneurship and encouraging talent to become entrepreneurs.

Eligibility

Aspiring or budding entrepreneurs pursuing a promising technology business idea
Selection through a DST-recognised NIDHI EIR host incubator

How to apply

Aspiring entrepreneurs apply through DST-recognised NIDHI incubators/host institutions running the EIR programme; selected candidates receive a monthly fellowship while pursuing a technology business idea.

Required documents

Business idea proposal
Applicant credentials as required by the host incubator

Official sources

NIDHI Schemes/Programmes - DST Official ↗
PIB - NIDHI programme components (DST) ↗

Verification notes

Verified via nidhi.dst.gov.in and PIB. Fellowship Rs 30,000/month; total value depends on tenure so maxValueInINR omitted rather than invented. [AI-gathered from official sources on 2026-07-05; needs team review]