Social Alpha Entrepreneur in Residence Fellowship

Open all year Social Alpha All of India

Fellowship

₹60,000 a month, plus a chance to pitch for up to ₹50 lakh

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Monthly stipend for science founders building early technology for underserved people
Who can apply: Science or engineering founder in early technology development
Building for underserved populations
Able to work full time; women innovators encouraged
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply on the Social Alpha EIR page; applicants are reviewed every quarter
Best for: Idea, Prototype stage
Sectors: HealthTech CleanTech AgriTech DeepTech
Run by: Incubators and universities

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UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge (5th Call)Up to US$100,000 per project Closes 15 Nov 2026
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NSRCEL Impact Orbit: Tech-Enabled Social InnovationsUp to ₹15 lakh Closed

Starter opens 30 grants in full. Pro opens every one.