The KIIT Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI), hosted by the KIIT University and supported by the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has been designated as an executing partner for the NIDHI-EIR (Entrepreneur-in-Residence) programme.
The National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) is an umbrella programme launched by DST for nurturing ideas and innovations (knowledge-based and technology-driven) into successful startups. Entrepreneurs-in- Residence (EIR) Programme is to inspire the best talents to be entrepreneurs, to minimise the risk involved in pursuing start- ups, and to partially set off their opportunity costs of high paying jobs.
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.
KIIT-TBI, a pioneer in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship enriching startup ecosystem in the state of Odisha since 2009, so far has handheld a total of 55 startups, creating more than 600 direct and indirect employment generation.
As the fellowships are limited and competitive, interested applicants may apply on or before March 10. For further details, visit www.kiitincubator.in or http://www.kiitincubator.in/nidhi-eir.html else mail at tbi@kiitincubator.in, a Press release of KIIT said.