KSUM invites applications from aspiring young entrepreneurs for fellowship

Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 5 (UNI) Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has invited applications from aspiring young entrepreneurs from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe categories for the fellowship program under the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations Entrepreneurs-in- Residence (NIDHI-EIR) of Government of India, which commences on July 1.
NIDHI-EIR program, launched by National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Government of India, is meant for encouraging graduates to take up entrepreneurship by providing fellowship with a monthly stipend up to Rs 30,000, a release here on Saturday said.
KSUM is one of the startup incubators selected as a Program Execution Partner (PEP) under NIDHI-EIR program from all over India. The program aims at providing guidance, mentorship, lab access and stipend to promote student entrepreneurship.
Under the scheme, a stipend up to Rs 30,000 per month would be provided for one year to selected candidates for pursuing a promising technology business idea in medtech, hardware and robotics, cleantech and innovative technology solutions.
Selected fellows will also get mentoring, access to prototyping labs, guidance and networking opportunities, and opportunities to get incubated in KSUM Incubators located in Trivandrum, Kochi and Kozhikode.
For more details, visit: https:tartupmission.kerala.gov.in/programs/nidhieir/. The last date of applications is June 12. A shortlist of candidates will be published on June 28.
KSUM is the nodal agency of the state government for entrepreneurship development and incubation activities in the state.