Gujarat University
अहमदाबाद, गुजरात में स्थित गुजरात यूनिवर्सिटी स्टार्टअप एंड एंटरप्रेन्योरशिप काउंसिल (GUSEC) शुरुआती चरण के स्टार्टअप के लिए निःशुल्क सहायता और इनक्यूबेशन प्रदान करता है।
Gujarat University at a glance
| Address | Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009 |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 5 standing programmes |
| Official website | gusec.edu.in |
| ceo@gusec.edu.in |
Programs by Gujarat University
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Gujarat University, separate from the funding calls above.
herSTART
AcceleratorherSTART is GUSEC's flagship initiative dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs across India, offering structured bootcamps, accelerator programs, and demo days.
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Through a structured journey comprising bootcamps, accelerator programs, and demo days, herSTART provides aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs with access to mentorship, incubation support, funding opportunities, networking, industry connections, and a strong entrepreneurial community. Launched in 2022 by the Hon'ble President of India.
Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation Centre (VSCIC)
Centre of ExcellenceVSCIC is an initiative by GUSEC, established in partnership with UNICEF, to nurture and support young innovators with dedicated incubation support.
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The initiative provides dedicated incubation support, including mentorship, guidance, and prototyping assistance. It encourages curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving, empowering young minds to explore, create, and innovate.
Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skills (IIES)
ProgrammeThe IIES focuses on developing innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-relevant skills among students, professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and organizations.
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Through its diverse programs and expert-led learning experiences, IIES equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Startup Gujarat Scheme
Grant schemeThe Startup Gujarat Scheme, backed by the Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, provides monthly founder sustenance allowances, prototype grant support, and market acceleration capital.
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The scheme offers a monthly sustenance allowance (enhanced for women founders) for up to 1 year, a financial seed grant provided to build minimum viable prototypes, test machinery, and file patents, and an assistance grant for marketing, field testing, commercial launch campaigns, and trade exhibition deployments. Eligibility requires the startup to be registered/incorporated in Gujarat, recognized by Govt of Gujarat/DPIIT as an innovative startup, actively incubated or endorsed by an approved Nodal Institute like GUSEC, and demonstrate original IP, technology innovation, or scalable business deployment.
NIDHI Seed Support System (SSS)
Grant schemeGUSEC facilitates a seed fund under the NIDHI Seed Support System (SSS) scheme, sanctioned by NSTEDB, DST, Government of India.
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This fund enables GUSEC to invest in startups, with an approximate utilization over three years. The fund is deployed in startups across all major sectors, with a preference for technological innovations.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Gujarat University, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Validation Incubation SupportComprehensive incubation support structured to transform startups from idea to scale and make them market-ready solutions, backed by 5 Core Growth Pillars: People, Knowledge, Capital, Technology, Opportunities. New incubation applications are temporarily paused for revamp, with a waiting list available for notification of reopening. Starts from ideation and validation to product development and market entry. Includes support for prototyping, product development, validation, and innovation. Access to relevant funding opportunities, government schemes, grants, investor networks, pitching opportunities, and fundraising guidance. Also includes networking and community connection with founders, corporates, investors, mentors, institutions, and ecosystem partners through a vibrant startup community. Guidance on business strategy, go-to-market planning, branding, marketing, customer validation, and business development are part of this support. Mentorship and expert guidance from founders, industry experts, investors, professionals, and domain specialists is also included to solve challenges and refine ventures. The support is structured for transforming an idea into a viable startup, from ideation and validation to product development and market entry. It further includes support for prototyping, product development, validation, and innovation to help transform concepts into market-ready solutions. Access to relevant funding opportunities, government schemes, grants, investor networks, pitching opportunities, and fundraising guidance is also provided. The support involves networking and community connection with founders, corporates, investors, mentors, institutions, and ecosystem partners through a vibrant startup community. Guidance on business strategy, go-to-market planning, branding, marketing, customer validation, and business development are part of this support. Mentorship and expert guidance from founders, industry experts, investors, professionals, and domain specialists is included to solve challenges and refine ventures. It is structured to transform an idea into a viable startup, from ideation and validation to product development and market entry. The support includes prototyping, product development, validation, and innovation to help transform concepts into market-ready solutions. Access to relevant funding opportunities, government schemes, grants, investor networks, pitching opportunities, and fundraising guidance is provided. Networking and community connection with founders, corporates, investors, mentors, institutions, and ecosystem partners through a vibrant startup community is also part of this program. Guidance on business strategy, go-to-market planning, branding, marketing, customer validation, and business development is offered. Mentorship and expert guidance from founders, industry experts, investors, professionals, and domain specialists helps in solving challenges and refining ventures. Structured support is provided to transform an idea into a viable startup, covering ideation, validation, product development, and market entry. This includes support for prototyping, product development, validation, and innovation to convert concepts into market-ready solutions. Access to relevant funding opportunities, government schemes, grants, investor networks, pitching opportunities, and fundraising guidance is also available. Networking and community opportunities connect founders with corporates, investors, mentors, institutions, and ecosystem partners. Guidance on business strategy, go-to-market planning, branding, marketing, customer validation, and business development is also a part of the program. Mentorship and expert guidance from founders, industry experts, investors, professionals, and domain specialists is provided to help solve challenges and refine ventures. The comprehensive incubation support is structured to transform a startup from idea to scale, covering ideation, validation, product development, and market entry. It includes mentorship and expert guidance from various specialists, as well as support for prototyping, product development, validation, and innovation. Access to funding opportunities, government schemes, grants, investor networks, pitching opportunities, and fundraising guidance is part of the offering. Networking and community connections with various ecosystem partners are facilitated, along with guidance on business strategy, go-to-market planning, branding, marketing, customer validation, and business development. It's a comprehensive incubation support structured to transform a startup from idea to scale. It covers ideation, validation, product development, and market entry, and provides mentorship and expert guidance from various professionals. Prototyping, product development, validation, and innovation support are also included. Startups gain access to funding opportunities, government schemes, grants, investor networks, pitching opportunities, and fundraising guidance. Networking and community connections with various ecosystem partners are facilitated. Guidance on business strategy, go-to-market planning, branding, marketing, customer validation, and business development is also provided. Comprehensive incubation support structured to transform a startup from idea to scale. This includes support from ideation and validation to product development and market entry. Mentorship and expert guidance are provided. There is support for prototyping, product development, validation, and innovation. Startups get access to funding opportunities, government schemes, grants, investor networks, pitching opportunities, and fundraising guidance. Networking and community connect with founders, corporates, investors, mentors, institutions, and ecosystem partners is also part of the program. Guidance on business strategy, go-to-market planning, branding, marketing, customer validation, and business development is offered. | Resident incubation | — | ideation, validation, product development, market entry, mentorship, expert guidance, prototyping, funding opportunities, investor networks, pitching opportunities, fundraising guidance, networking, community, business strategy, go-to-market planning, branding, marketing, customer validation, business development |
| accelerateBHARATAn accelerator program supporting ten technology startups working with breakthrough technologies like Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Robotics, AR/VR/MR, 3D Printing, UAVs, IoT and Blockchain. | Acceleration | — | financial assistance, free cloud credits, co-working space, mentorship support, prototype developing tools, skill enhancement tools |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
State-of-the-art labs
Access via Gujarat University
Co-Working Space
Open, vibrant workspace for startups to collaborate, ideate, and build.
Dedicated Workstations
Ergonomic, dedicated desks designed for daily startup operations.
Meeting Spaces
Private discussion areas for mentor interactions and client meetings.
Event & Training Spaces
Equipped infrastructure for hosting workshops, bootcamps, and pitch sessions.
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
About Gujarat University
गुजरात यूनिवर्सिटी स्टार्टअप एंड एंटरप्रेन्योरशिप काउंसिल (GUSEC) अहमदाबाद, गुजरात में स्थित एक प्रमुख स्टार्टअप सहायता प्रणाली है। यह गुजरात यूनिवर्सिटी परिसर के भीतर शुरुआती चरण के स्टार्टअप को निःशुल्क सहायता, इनक्यूबेशन और को-वर्किंग स्पेस प्रदान करता है। GUSEC ने गुजरात में स्टार्टअप इकोसिस्टम को आकार देने और पोषित करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई है, और 600 से अधिक स्टार्टअप का इनक्यूबेशन किया है।
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What does Gujarat University do?
गुजरात यूनिवर्सिटी स्टार्टअप एंड एंटरप्रेन्योरशिप काउंसिल (GUSEC) अहमदाबाद, गुजरात में स्थित एक प्रमुख स्टार्टअप सहायता प्रणाली है। यह गुजरात यूनिवर्सिटी परिसर के भीतर शुरुआती चरण के स्टार्टअप को निःशुल्क सहायता, इनक्यूबेशन और को-वर्किंग स्पेस प्रदान करता है। GUSEC ने गुजरात में स्टार्टअप इकोसिस्टम को आकार देने और पोषि…
Where is Gujarat University located?
Gujarat University is located at Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009.
What programs does Gujarat University run?
Gujarat University runs herSTART, Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation Centre (VSCIC), Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skills (IIES) and Startup Gujarat Scheme, among others.
What facilities does Gujarat University offer?
Gujarat University offers Co-Working Space, Dedicated Workstations, Meeting Spaces and Event & Training Spaces. Incubatees also get access to State-of-the-art labs through its host institution.
Is Gujarat University government recognised?
Gujarat University holds the following recognitions and affiliations: MeitY TIDE Node, NIDHI Seed Support System (SSS) scheme, Technology Business Incubator (TBI), Host Institute under the MSME Innovation Scheme and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS).
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