GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Cohort-3

About

The GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Cohort-3 program supports early-stage innovators in India developing technology-based solutions, offering incubation, mentorship, ecosystem access, and financial assistance through participating incubators.

Benefits

• 🤝Mentorship — Access to experienced mentors in the technology sector
• 🌐Ecosystem Access — Networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers
• 💰Financial Assistance — Support through participating incubators
• 🏢Incubation — Resources and support for startup development

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be Indian Citizens
• Applicants may be entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, students, or founders/co-founders of early-stage startups
• The proposed innovation should be in emerging technologies in Electronics and IT domain, DeepTech, AI/ML, IoT, Semiconductor/VLSI, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Quantum Technologies, AR/VR, Spatial & Immersive Technologies
• The startup should be based in a Tier-II or Tier-III city
• The startup, if incorporated, should be less than two years old as on the date of application

Participation Commitments

• 🗓️ Application Evaluation — Applications will be evaluated by a designated committee
• 📄 Preference Selection — Applicants must select incubator preferences from a provided list
• 🔍 Final Allocation — Incubator allocation will depend on preference, domain fit, and evaluation outcomes

Target Region

India

Target Sector

Technology-based solutions in Electronics, IT, ICT, and DeepTech