For any queries contact - longevityeir@iisc.ac.in
For any queries contact - longevityeir@iisc.ac.in
Entrepreneur-in-Residence(EiR)
Program
Entrepreneur-in-Residence(EiR)
Program
Entrepreneur-in-Residence(EiR)
Program
This Program is an initiative by Longevity India In Collaboration with Rainmatter by Zerodha and FSID, IISc.
EiRs will be selected through the Longevity Ideathon during RISE 2025.
This Program is an initiative by Longevity India In Collaboration with Rainmatter by Zerodha and FSID, IISc.
EiRs will be selected through the Longevity Ideathon during RISE 2025.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
To enable and foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of longevity and healthy aging. By translating high-potential ideas into impactful ventures, we aim to revolutionize the landscape of aging-related technologies and solutions.
To enable and foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of longevity and healthy aging. By translating high-potential ideas into impactful ventures, we aim to revolutionize the landscape of aging-related technologies and solutions.
To enable and foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of longevity and healthy aging. By translating high-potential ideas into impactful ventures, we aim to revolutionize the landscape of aging-related technologies and solutions.
Ideathon 2025
Longevity Ideathon: Applications are Live
Longevity Ideathon: Applications are Live
Longevity Ideathon: Applications are Live
The Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program is a joint initiative by the Longevity India, the Foundation for Science, Innovation, and Development (FSID) at IISc, and the Rainmatter by Zerodha. to foster deep tech and deep science solutions in the field of longevity and healthy Aging.
EiRs will be selected through Longevity Ideathon during RISE 2025.
The Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program is a joint initiative by the Longevity India, the Foundation for Science, Innovation, and Development (FSID) at IISc, and the Rainmatter by Zerodha. to foster deep tech and deep science solutions in the field of longevity and healthy Aging.
EiRs will be selected through Longevity Ideathon during RISE 2025.
The Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program is a joint initiative by the Longevity India, the Foundation for Science, Innovation, and Development (FSID) at IISc, and the Rainmatter by Zerodha. to foster deep tech and deep science solutions in the field of longevity and healthy Aging.
EiRs will be selected through Longevity Ideathon during RISE 2025.
Timeline For Ideathon
Timeline For Ideathon
Timeline For Ideathon
01
01
01
Application Open
Application Open
Application Open
30 th December 2024
30 th December 2024
30 th December 2024
02
02
02
Deadline for submission: Round 1
Deadline for submission: Round 1
Deadline for submission: Round 1
31st January 2025
31st January 2025
31st January 2025
03
03
03
Deadline for submission: Round 2
Deadline for submission: Round 2
Deadline for submission: Round 2
15th February 2025
15th February 2025
15th February 2025
04
04
04
Selected Pitches Announced
Selected Pitches Announced
Selected Pitches Announced
20th February 2025
20th February 2025
20th February 2025
05
05
05
Final Presentations
(RISE for Healthy Aging Conference)
Final Presentations
(RISE for Healthy Aging Conference)
10th - 11th March 2025
10th - 11th March 2025
10th - 11th March 2025
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06
06
EiR Program
EiR Program
April 2025 - March 2026
April 2025 - March 2026
April 2025 - March 2026
Themes
Themes
Focus Areas for Innovation
Focus Areas for Innovation
We invite ideas in the following domains of Longevity science and Technology:
Biomarkers, Assays, and Diagnostics
Computational Biology
Therapeutics and Interventions
Technology or Device Development
Other Aging-Science Related Innovations
We invite ideas in the following domains of Longevity science and Technology:
Biomarkers, Assays, and Diagnostics
Computational Biology
Therapeutics and Interventions
Technology or Device Development
Other Aging-Science Related Innovations
Last date to Apply: 31st January 2025
Last date to register - 30th november 2024
Themes
Focus Areas for Innovation
We invite ideas in the following domains of Longevity science and Technology:
Biomarkers, Assays, and Diagnostics
Computational Biology
Therapeutics and Interventions
Technology or Device Development
Other Aging-Science Related Innovations
Last date to register - 30th november 2024
About Rainmatter
About Rainmatter
Rainmatter, an initiative by Zerodha, is dedicated to supporting founders in fintech, climate, health, and storytelling.
With a focus on empowering impactful ventures, Rainmatter provides funding, mentorship, and access to financial APIs, enabling seamless integration and innovation. They back Indian founders that are working on helping Indians make better choices with their money and health.
Rainmatter, an initiative by Zerodha, is dedicated to supporting founders in fintech, climate, health, and storytelling.
With a focus on empowering impactful ventures, Rainmatter provides funding, mentorship, and access to financial APIs, enabling seamless integration and innovation. They back Indian founders that are working on helping Indians make better choices with their money and health.
Role of Rainmatter
Role of Rainmatter
Rainmatter supports the Entrepreneur-in-Residence program by offering:
Rainmatter supports the Entrepreneur-in-Residence program by offering:
Rainmatter supports the Entrepreneur-in-Residence program by offering:
Business Mentorship and Training: Providing hands-on guidance and training to refine entrepreneurial skills and build sustainable ventures.
Funding Opportunities: Supporting selected ventures with funding to scale their innovative ideas in longevity and healthy aging.
Industry Networking and Market Readiness: Connecting entrepreneurs with industry leaders, potential collaborators, and investors, while preparing them for market challenges.
Business Mentorship and Training: Providing hands-on guidance and training to refine entrepreneurial skills and build sustainable ventures.
Funding Opportunities: Supporting selected ventures with funding to scale their innovative ideas in longevity and healthy aging.
Industry Networking and Market Readiness: Connecting entrepreneurs with industry leaders, potential collaborators, and investors, while preparing them for market challenges.
About FSID
About FSID
The Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) serves as the gateway to the deep science and cutting-edge technology at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
FSID supports startups and innovators through incubation facilities, mentorship, and funding opportunities, enabling the transformation of ideas into impactful ventures.
FSID will support winners from the Ideathon to further their entrepreneurial journey under the FSID incubation program.
The Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) serves as the gateway to the deep science and cutting-edge technology at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
FSID supports startups and innovators through incubation facilities, mentorship, and funding opportunities, enabling the transformation of ideas into impactful ventures.
FSID will support winners from the Ideathon to further their entrepreneurial journey under the FSID incubation program.
Join Us in Enabling Healthy Aging
Join Us in Enabling Healthy Aging
Take the first step towards transforming your vision into reality and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future for aging populations.
Take the first step towards transforming your vision into reality and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future for aging populations.
Take the first step towards transforming your vision into reality and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future for aging populations.
Ideal Applicants:
Ideal Applicants:
Idea stage founders seeking help in POC (Proof-Of-Concept) development
PhD Graduates & Postdocs looking to translate their research in aging science *
Data Scientists and Tech professionals looking to apply their skills for innovations in longevity
*Graduates with a Masters' degree, please write to us at longevityeir@iisc.ac.in
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Full-Time Commitment: The EiR position is a full-time role at IISc and cannot be pursued part-time.
Collaboration with Faculty: Participants will work closely with an IISc faculty member.
Intellectual Property (IP): Any IP arising from projects will be jointly held by the EiR (or the subsequent company) and IISc.
Incubation at IISc: The subsequent companies arising from this program will have incubation opportunities at FSID, IISc.
FAQs
FAQs
Q: Who is eligible to apply?
Idea-stage founders with registered companies, PhD graduates, Postdocs, and Tech professionals with innovative ideas in longevity and healthy aging are welcome.
Q: What kind of support will participants receive?
EiRs will get a Kickstarter grant and access to labs at IISc to build their POCs or prototypes. They will benefit from mentorship, funding opportunities, and networking platforms.
Q. What is the grant amount that I will receive?
The grant money will be subject to the kind of solution you need to build on a case-by-case basis.
Q. Is there monetary compensation for the EiRs?
The grant allocation can also be used to support team members’ fellowships, the allocation will be decided by the EiRs.
Q: Can I apply with an idea outside the listed themes?
Yes, innovative ideas aligning with the program's goals are encouraged, as long as the solution needs deep-science or technology innovations.
Q: Can I pursue the EiR position part-time?
No, the EiR position requires a full-time commitment and cannot be pursued part-time. You have to be at IISc in-person to build the solution.
Q. Who will own the intellectual property (IP) arising from my project?
The intellectual property (IP) generated during the program will be jointly held by the company formed and IISc.
Q. Will FSID or Rainmatter Foundation invest in my company?
FSID and Rainmatter Foundation will have the first right of refusal for investment in any companies formed as a result of this program.
Q. How often does the EiR program run?
The program operates on an annual cycle and evolves based on feedback and outcomes from each cycle.
Q. Is there a fee to participate in the Ideathon or EIR program?
No, there is no fee to participate in the Ideathon. Details about funding for EIR participants will be shared with selected candidates.
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Terms and Conditions
Full-Time Commitment: The EiR position is a full-time role at IISc and cannot be pursued part-time.
Collaboration with Faculty: Participants will work closely with an IISc faculty member.
Intellectual Property (IP): Any IP arising from projects will be jointly held by the EiR (or the subsequent company) and IISc.
Incubation at IISc: The subsequent companies arising from this program will have incubation opportunities at FSID, IISc.
FAQs
Q: Who is eligible to apply?
Idea-stage founders with registered companies, PhD graduates, Postdocs, and Tech professionals with innovative ideas in longevity and healthy aging are welcome.
Q: What kind of support will participants receive?
EiRs will get a Kickstarter grant and access to labs at IISc to build their POCs or prototypes. They will benefit from mentorship, funding opportunities, and networking platforms.
Q. What is the grant amount that I will receive?
The grant money will be subject to the kind of solution you need to build on a case-by-case basis.
Q. Is there monetary compensation for the EiRs?
The grant allocation can also be used to support team members’ fellowships, the allocation will be decided by the EiRs.
Q: Can I apply with an idea outside the listed themes?
Yes, innovative ideas aligning with the program's goals are encouraged, as long as the solution needs deep-science or technology innovations.
Q: Can I pursue the EiR position part-time?
No, the EiR position requires a full-time commitment and cannot be pursued part-time. You have to be at IISc in-person to build the solution.
Q. Who will own the intellectual property (IP) arising from my project?
The intellectual property (IP) generated during the program will be jointly held by the company formed and IISc.
Q. Will FSID or Rainmatter Foundation invest in my company?
FSID and Rainmatter Foundation will have the first right of refusal for investment in any companies formed as a result of this program.
Q. How often does the EiR program run?
The program operates on an annual cycle and evolves based on feedback and outcomes from each cycle.
Q. Is there a fee to participate in the Ideathon or EIR program?
No, there is no fee to participate in the Ideathon. Details about funding for EIR participants will be shared with selected candidates.