𝗠𝗲𝗶𝗧𝗬 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿-𝗶𝗻-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗘𝗶𝗥) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur (incubatoriitk) is excited to announce the 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for the 𝗠𝗲𝗶𝗧𝗬 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿-𝗶𝗻-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗘𝗶𝗥) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺. 

This prestigious initiative aims to empower early-stage entrepreneurs, especially those from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The flagship program offers essential resources, expert mentorship, and financial support to help transform innovative ideas into impactful and scalable ventures.

Participants will receive grant support of up to ₹10 Lakhs, accompanied by personalized guidance from industry leaders, domain specialists, and successful entrepreneurs. 

The program fosters invaluable connections with investors, CSR initiatives, and industry stakeholders, offering comprehensive mentoring for idea validation, product development, market entry strategies, and sustainable business growth.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺:

* Grant support of up to ₹10 Lakhs.

* One-on-one mentorship from industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs.

* Networking opportunities with investors, CSR partners, and industry leaders.

* Tailored support for idea validation, market research, and business model development.

* Access to SIIC IIT Kanpur's state-of-the-art infrastructure and resources.

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮:

* The applicant must be a first-generation entrepreneur dedicated to full-time work on their startup during the EiR program. 

* The startup should be in the ideation, validation, or early stages, and, less than 1 year old

* The startup must not have received significant external funding exceeding ₹10 Lakhs, including government grants.

* The startup must also demonstrate scalability and potential for measurable impact in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚: February 28th, 2025

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