Fellowship · Recent IITM graduates
UG Founder-in-Residence
A funded year to build your startup full-time, right after graduation — no job offer required, no excuses needed.
Stipend
₹20,000/month
Duration
6 months, extendable to 1 year
Support
Accommodation, mentorship, Nirmaan resources
Eligibility
Recent IITM UG graduates, preferably Nirmaan pre-incubated
Starting a company while planning the rest of your life is hard. UG-FIR removes the financial and logistical constraints so recent graduates can pursue their venture with full focus.
Backed by the IITM alumni network and the Office of Alumni & Corporate Relations, fellows get a monthly stipend, campus accommodation, dedicated mentorship, targeted workshops and access to Nirmaan's infrastructure and the wider IITM innovation ecosystem.
Apply with your personal details and pitch deck when the cycle opens; results are typically announced in the first week of June.