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MeitY Startup Hub
MeitY Startup Hub Entrepreneur-in-Residence programme for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers and early-stage founders building technology-driven startups.
What is it?
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What could you get?
- Amount
- upto 10 Lakhs
- Currency
- INR
- Equity taken
- No — equity-free
- Funding type
- Grant, Incubator funding
Who is it for?
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Who can apply?
- Geographic scope
- Pan India
- Startup stage
- Idea Stage, Pre-Incubation, Prototype, Proof of Concept, MVP, Pre-Revenue
- Industry focus
- Sector agnostic
- Company age
- Up to 2 years
What does the programme offer?
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How to apply
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What should you prepare?
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Important dates
- Applications open
- Not specified by provider
- Application deadline
- 3 Sept 2026
Official programme page
- Last verified
- 28 Aug 2026
- Last checked
- 29 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Aug 2026
Programme details can change. Check the official programme page before applying.
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