NIDHI EIR program is introduced under the NIDHI scheme to inspire the best talents to be entrepreneurs, minimize the risk involved in pursuing start-ups, and partially set off their opportunity costs of high-paying jobs. The NIDHI-EIR program 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.

The EIR applicant should be a citizen of India. An Indian citizen is defined as one who is in possession of a government-approved proof of nationality such as a valid passport, voter’s id, etc.

The EIR applicant should have completed a minimum of 4 years of formal full-time undergraduate/post-graduate education towards one or more degree programs. A basic degree or diploma should be in science or engineering.

OR

3 years degree or diploma program and have 2 years full-time work experience post-degree or diploma. A basic degree or diploma should be in science or engineering.