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.
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.
For any queries contact - longevityeir@iisc.ac.in
For any queries contact - longevityeir@iisc.ac.in
Meet Our EIRs
Our Team
Meet Our EIRs
After a rigorous selection process through the Longevity Ideathon during the RISE 2025 Conference, three teams have been selected to join our Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program. These innovators are working at the forefront of healthy aging, driving science-backed, impact-oriented solutions.
After a rigorous selection process through the Longevity Ideathon during the RISE 2025 Conference, three teams have been selected to join our Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program. These innovators are working at the forefront of healthy aging, driving science-backed, impact-oriented solutions.
After a rigorous selection process through the Longevity Ideathon during the RISE 2025 Conference, three teams have been selected to join our Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program. These innovators are working at the forefront of healthy aging, driving science-backed, impact-oriented solutions.
Ferry Lifesciences
Team
Rohit Sagvekar, Anirudh Anilkumar, Kritika Gupta, A Surya Vardhan
Project
Blood tests at home
Short Blurb
Blood tests at home, that anyone can use, at any time.
Ferry Lifesciences
Team
Rohit Sagvekar, Anirudh Anilkumar, Kritika Gupta, A Surya Vardhan
Project
Blood tests at home
Short Blurb
Blood tests at home, that anyone can use, at any time.
Ferry Lifesciences
Team
Rohit Sagvekar, Anirudh Anilkumar, Kritika Gupta, A Surya Vardhan
Project
Blood tests at home
Short Blurb
Blood tests at home, that anyone can use, at any time.
Ferry Lifesciences
Team
Rohit Sagvekar, Anirudh Anilkumar, Kritika Gupta, A Surya Vardhan
Project
Blood tests at home
Short Blurb
Blood tests at home, that anyone can use, at any time.
Equil
Founder
Namita Batni
Project
Non Invasive Cardiovascular disease monitoring to reduce mortality in post-menopausal women
Short Blurb
Building a smartphone-based platform that uses PPG signals and AI to monitor cardiovascular health in aging populations, with a focus on post-menopausal women. The goal is to derive digital biomarkers that can be monitored and long-term wellness.
Equil
Founder
Namita Batni
Project
Non Invasive Cardiovascular disease monitoring to reduce mortality in post-menopausal women
Short Blurb
Building a smartphone-based platform that uses PPG signals and AI to monitor cardiovascular health in aging populations, with a focus on post-menopausal women. The goal is to derive digital biomarkers that can be monitored and long-term wellness.
Equil
Founder
Namita Batni
Project
Non Invasive Cardiovascular disease monitoring to reduce mortality in post-menopausal women
Short Blurb
Building a smartphone-based platform that uses PPG signals and AI to monitor cardiovascular health in aging populations, with a focus on post-menopausal women. The goal is to derive digital biomarkers that can be monitored and long-term wellness.
Equil
Founder
Namita Batni
Project
Non Invasive Cardiovascular disease monitoring to reduce mortality in post-menopausal women
Short Blurb
Building a smartphone-based platform that uses PPG signals and AI to monitor cardiovascular health in aging populations, with a focus on post-menopausal women. The goal is to derive digital biomarkers that can be monitored and long-term wellness.
Biosignatures Tech
Team
Dr. Ashwini Rajasekaran (Founder), Dr. Jeru M Manuel (Co-Founder)
Project
Biolongevix (Planned)- Early detection of Blood-based Multi-Omic Biomarkers: Diagnostics for Neurodegeneration
Blurb
We envision to build a Multi-omic Biomarker panel and diagnostic assay integrating machine learning, RNAseq, and Nanopore sequencing for early detection of Neurodegeneration, with a focus on Dementia and Alzheimer's to begin with, owing to its current increase in prevalence and projected rise in the future.
Biosignatures Tech
Team
Dr. Ashwini Rajasekaran (Founder), Dr. Jeru M Manuel (Co-Founder)
Project
Biolongevix (Planned)- Early detection of Blood-based Multi-Omic Biomarkers: Diagnostics for Neurodegeneration
Blurb
We envision to build a Multi-omic Biomarker panel and diagnostic assay integrating machine learning, RNAseq, and Nanopore sequencing for early detection of Neurodegeneration, with a focus on Dementia and Alzheimer's to begin with, owing to its current increase in prevalence and projected rise in the future.
Biosignatures Tech
Team
Dr. Ashwini Rajasekaran (Founder), Dr. Jeru M Manuel (Co-Founder)
Project
Biolongevix (Planned)- Early detection of Blood-based Multi-Omic Biomarkers: Diagnostics for Neurodegeneration
Blurb
We envision to build a Multi-omic Biomarker panel and diagnostic assay integrating machine learning, RNAseq, and Nanopore sequencing for early detection of Neurodegeneration, with a focus on Dementia and Alzheimer's to begin with, owing to its current increase in prevalence and projected rise in the future.
Biosignatures Tech
Team
Dr. Ashwini Rajasekaran (Founder), Dr. Jeru M Manuel (Co-Founder)
Project
Biolongevix (Planned)- Early detection of Blood-based Multi-Omic Biomarkers: Diagnostics for Neurodegeneration
Blurb
We envision to build a Multi-omic Biomarker panel and diagnostic assay integrating machine learning, RNAseq, and Nanopore sequencing for early detection of Neurodegeneration, with a focus on Dementia and Alzheimer's to begin with, owing to its current increase in prevalence and projected rise in the future.
Our Mission
Longevity Ideathon: Applications are Live
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.
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.
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
30 th December 2024
30 th December 2024
02
02
02
Deadline for submission: Round 1
Deadline for submission: Round 1
31st January 2025
31st January 2025
03
03
03
Deadline for submission: Round 2
Deadline for submission: Round 2
15th February 2025
15th February 2025
04
04
04
Selected Pitches Announced
Selected Pitches Announced
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
06
06
06
EiR Program
EiR Program
April 2025 - March 2026
April 2025 - March 2026
Themes
Themes
Themes
Focus Areas for Innovation
Focus Areas for Innovation
Focus Areas for Innovation
We invite ideas in the following domains of Longevity science and Technology:
We invite ideas in the following domains of Longevity science and Technology:
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
Other Aging-Science Related Innovations
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
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.
Know More
Know More
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.
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
Who is eligible to apply?
What kind of support will participants receive?
What is the grant amount that I will receive?
Is there monetary compensation for the EiRs?
Can I apply with an idea outside the listed themes?
Can I pursue the EiR position part-time?
Who will own the intellectual property (IP) arising from my project?
Will FSID or Rainmatter Foundation invest in my company?
How often does the EiR program run?
Is there a fee to participate in the Ideathon or EIR program?
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply?
What kind of support will participants receive?
What is the grant amount that I will receive?
Is there monetary compensation for the EiRs?
Can I apply with an idea outside the listed themes?
Can I pursue the EiR position part-time?
Who will own the intellectual property (IP) arising from my project?
Will FSID or Rainmatter Foundation invest in my company?
How often does the EiR program run?
Is there a fee to participate in the Ideathon or EIR program?
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply?
What kind of support will participants receive?
What is the grant amount that I will receive?
Is there monetary compensation for the EiRs?
Can I apply with an idea outside the listed themes?
Can I pursue the EiR position part-time?
Who will own the intellectual property (IP) arising from my project?
Will FSID or Rainmatter Foundation invest in my company?
How often does the EiR program run?
Is there a fee to participate in the Ideathon or EIR program?
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply?
What kind of support will participants receive?
What is the grant amount that I will receive?
Is there monetary compensation for the EiRs?
Can I apply with an idea outside the listed themes?
Can I pursue the EiR position part-time?
Who will own the intellectual property (IP) arising from my project?
Will FSID or Rainmatter Foundation invest in my company?
How often does the EiR program run?
Is there a fee to participate in the Ideathon or EIR program?
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