About GENESIS EiR 2.0:

The Genesis Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program at CUJ SITE COUNCIL, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU supported by MeitY Startup Hub, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is designed to nurture early-stage tech entrepreneurs with high-impact, scalable solutions. This program offers a structured pathway for aspiring founders to validate, refine, and scale their ideas through a supportive ecosystem that includes financial assistance, expert mentoring, market access, and infrastructure support. With a sharp focus on Tier-II and Tier-III cities, the GENESIS EiR initiative at CUJ SITE COUNCIL, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU seeks to bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization, especially in underserved regions. By empowering promising entrepreneurs with the right tools and guidance, the program aims to create sustainable innovators and startups that drive digitization, inclusivity, and economic growth in emerging innovation hubs.

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Program Offer:

• Startup Grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs per selected Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR).
• Dedicated mentorship and access to physical incubation space.
• Support for developing your idea from Ideation to Prototype.

Who Can Apply?

• An India citizen and full-time UG/PG student OR a founder/co-founder of a DPIIT- registered startup (≤ 2 years old).
• You must be from or building a solution for a Tier II or Tier III city.
• You must be available for full-time, physical incubation at CUJ SITE COUNCIL, Central University of Jammu
• Your startup should not have received significant prior funding (exceeding ₹10 Lakhs).

Your Idea Should Focus On:

• Sectors: Electronics, Deeptech, IT/ICT.
• Technologies: AI/ML, IoT, Semiconductor/VLSI, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AR/VR, Quantum Computing.
• Stage: Ideation, Validation, Proof of Concept (PoC), or Prototyping.