GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Cohort-3 Launched at GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit – Coimbatore Edition
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), has launched GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Cohort 3, a national-level programme to support aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, students and early-stage startup founders in transforming innovative ideas into technology-driven ventures. GENESIS EIR 3.0 was launched at the GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit, Coimbatore Edition at Rathinam Global University, Coimbatore. The Call for Applications is now live and open to the startup and innovation ecosystem.
GENESIS EIR 3.0 is a component of the GENESIS (Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups) scheme, aimed at discovering, supporting and accelerating startups, particularly in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Through its Entrepreneur-in-Residence component, the programme provides focused funding and incubation support to help innovators, students and entrepreneurs convert early-stage ideas into pilot-ready solutions.
Programme was conducted by Dr. Panneerselvam Madanagopal, Chief Executive Officer, MeitY Startup Hub, in the presence of Thiru. Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, IAS, District Collector, Coimbatore; Dr. Madan A. Senthil, Chancellor, Rathinam Global University, and other distinguished dignitaries. (updated on 24th August 2026)
