MeitY's revolutionary Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS) program aims to fortify the startup environment in Tier-II and Tier- III cities. It combines pre-existing startup programs, provides focused capital for deep-tech and early-stage businesses, and aids incubators by enhancing their capabilities. GENESIS seeks to develop talent, encourage innovation, and establish a welcoming and sustainable ecosystem for ICT entrepreneurs in developing nations.


By providing resources and support, the GENESIS-EIR program assists entrepreneurs and students in validating their startup ideas and transforming them into successful businesses. In Tier-II and Tier-III cities, it stimulates entrepreneurship and innovation. AIC-RNTU Foundation offers unmatched resources, mentorship, and support as a program partner, providing the ideal setting for bringing your creative ideas to life.

Focus Areas

Electronic System Design and manufacturing (ESDM)

Deeptech

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)


Who Can Apply?

  • ✓ Only Indian citizens may apply.
  • ✓ Applicants must be full-time UG/PG students with entrepreneurial pursuits or founders/co-founders of DPIIT-registered startups (≤ 2 years old).
  • ✓ Applicants must be working on innovations at the stage of Ideation, Concept Development, Validation / Problem-Solution Fit, Proof of Concept (PoC), or Prototyping/Working Prototype in order to be considered for support under the GENESIS EiR Cohort 2 program.
  • ✓ Only applicants / entities registered from Tier II & III cities are eligible.
  • ✓ EiR support will be extended only once under GENESIS.
  • ✓ Applicants working in the domain of Electronic Design and Manufacturing, Deeptech Software / Products and ICT space using the following technologies:
    • AI / ML
    • IoT
    • VLSI / Semiconductor
    • Cybersecurity
    • Blockchain
    • Quantum computing
    • AR / VR / Spatial and Immersive tech


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