NIDHI-EIR PROGRAM

Sept. 3, 2020

A brochure featuring Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) under the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) programme was launched by Department of Science & Technology (DST) Secretary.

About:

  • The brochure brought out by Venture Center, details what the EIRs are working on and some highlights about them. It is also meant to be a directory of all EIRs. All contributing project execution partners are also featured in the brochure.

  • Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) Programme is under National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing innovations (NIDHI) of Department of Science and Technology.

  • It supports aspiring entrepreneur for pursuing a promising technology business idea over a period up to 18 months with a subsistence grant up to Rs 30000 per month with a maximum cap for total support of Rs 3.6 lakh to each EIR over a maximum of 18 months.

  • The NIDHI-EIR programme provides tremendous opportunities for innovative entrepreneurs to expand their networks and get critical feedback on their ventures in order to promote their entrepreneurial career goals and aspirations.

Source : DD News