HP University

HP University

HP University is an academic institution in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, hosting a Himachal Pradesh University incubator for mountain region startups under government-supported schemes. The incubation programme provides an enabling ecosystem for early-stage founders within the institution's core academic domains.

What Startups Receive

• Faculty mentorship and domain expertise
• Prototype development and lab access
• Co-working space for incubatees
• Guidance on government grant schemes (NIDHI-PRAYAS, DST, BIRAC)
• Networking with alumni and industry partners
• IP and technology transfer support

Eligibility

Open to students, alumni, and faculty entrepreneurs. External startups in relevant sectors may also apply.

Who Should Apply

Founders at ideation or early validation stage looking for academic mentorship, government seed funding access, and a supportive campus ecosystem.