YouthNet has invited applications from technology-driven startups, innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs in Nagaland for the MeitY GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) 3.0 programme, which offers financial support of up to ₹10 lakh to help promising ideas develop into scalable ventures.
The programme is part of Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS), an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) aimed at strengthening India’s technology startup ecosystem, particularly in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
Neikepekho Shosahie, Associate Director of YouthNet, described the initiative as a significant opportunity for technology entrepreneurs from Nagaland and the Northeast to gain access to strategic funding, expert mentorship and national-level exposure.
“MeitY GENESIS provides a valuable platform for entrepreneurs from emerging regions to validate their ideas, strengthen their business models and develop innovative solutions capable of competing beyond local markets,” Shosahie said.
He said the first and second phases of the programme are already underway, with several startups from Nagaland selected under various GENESIS components and benefiting from financial assistance, incubation, mentorship and venture-development support.
According to Shosahie, the progress achieved under the earlier phases demonstrates that entrepreneurs from Nagaland possess the ideas and potential to participate meaningfully in India’s expanding innovation economy.
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“The third phase provides another opportunity for aspiring founders and early-stage startups to access support that can help take their ventures forward,” he added.
As the implementing partner for the programme in Nagaland, the YouthNet Incubation Centre will provide selected participants with structured incubation, expert guidance, business-model development and access to relevant industry and startup networks.
The Entrepreneur-in-Residence programme is designed to support students, innovators and early-stage entrepreneurs in validating their ideas, refining products and developing sustainable businesses. The initiative seeks to promote technology-led entrepreneurship and widen access to startup opportunities beyond established metropolitan centres.
Selected applicants under EiR 3.0 may receive financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh, depending on the nature of their innovation, along with incubation and mentorship support.
Applications will remain open until September 3, 2026. Further details are available through YouthNet’s website and official social media platforms.
Interested applicants can access the application form through MeitY GENESIS EiR 3.0 application form.
