NIDHI Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program

The NIDHI-Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) Programme, introduced by NSTEDB, supports early-stage startups by providing a monthly fellowship of Rs.30,000 for a year. The program aims to inspire entrepreneurship, minimize startup risks, and offset opportunity costs of high-paying jobs. It offers innovative entrepreneurs opportunities to expand their networks, gain critical feedback, and develop their ideas into marketable products. The program includes guidance from successful entrepreneurs, best practices for starting a business, and co-working spaces. It encourages graduates to pursue entrepreneurship, supports technology-based ventures, and strengthens a pipeline of entrepreneurs for incubators.