An entrepreneur in residence (EIR) joins a fund or accelerator for a period while deciding what to build next.
Who it is for: proven founders and senior operators between companies.
What you get: a salary or stipend in some cases, a desk, the firm's network, and often a first investment if a company emerges.
How people get in: usually by invitation or relationship with the firm. Some programs run open applications.
The programs here list Asia among the regions they cover. Some also take people from elsewhere, so check each program's eligibility.