Startup incubators in Punjab
37 incubators, accelerators and startup support organisations across Punjab — agri-tech and manufacturing lean, spread across Mohali, Ludhiana and the university towns. Includes the state's smaller towns, not just its metros.
Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation
One of the largest government-supported incubators in North India at Chitkara University Punjab, having funded 101+ startups with DST, MeitY, and Startup Punjab backing.
AWaDH, IIT Ropar
Rs 110 crore national deep-tech hub at IIT Ropar focused on agriculture and water technology, with 150+ incubated startups.
AIC ISB
Atal Incubation Centre at Indian School of Business, Mohali, accelerating early-stage founders with ISB's network and mentorship.
Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
Punjab's nodal department for Startup Punjab, operating through the Invest Punjab portal.
Innovation Mission Punjab
Catalyst body supercharging Punjab's entrepreneurial ecosystem via capital and policy
IIT Ropar Technology Business Incubator Foundation (TBIF)
IIT Ropar's DST-backed incubator providing seed funding, labs, and structured programs for deeptech startups in Punjab.
Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University
RKVY-RAFTAAR agri-business incubator at Punjab Agricultural University — grants up to ₹25 lakhs for agri startups.
Rayat Bahra University
Punjab's private multi-disciplinary university with innovation labs and incubation support for student startups.
Indian Institute of Management Amritsar
Government of India management institute in Amritsar, Punjab, offering MBA, EMBA, PhD, and integrated management programs.
INSTITUTE FOR MACHINE TOOLS TECHNOLOGY
INSTITUTE FOR MACHINE TOOLS TECHNOLOGY hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Gurdaspur.
Central University of Punjab
Central University established in Bathinda, Punjab, with an Innovation and Incubation Cell for startups.
Baba Farid College of Engineering & Technology
Baba Farid College of Engineering & Technology hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Bathinda.
University Centre of Excellence in Research, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
University Centre of Excellence in Research, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Faridkot.
DAV Institute Of Engineering Technology
DAV Institute Of Engineering Technology hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Jalandhar.
LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY
LPU Phagwara has incubated 250+ startups with seed capital and ₹20 crore+ in VC linkages from its campus innovation centre.
Central Tool Room
Central Tool Room hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Ludhiana.
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Ludhiana.
ISF College of Pharmacy
ISF College of Pharmacy hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Moga.
CHANDIGARH ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Engineering, management, and pharmacy college in S.A.S Nagar, Punjab, with programs across various disciplines and a focus on entrepreneurship.
Chitkara University, Punjab
Chitkara University is a multidisciplinary institution in Punjab, offering a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.
Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering and Technology
Educational institution in Patiala, Punjab, providing academics, industry exposure, placements, and entrepreneurship and startup support.
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
IIT Ropar's TBIF and CIBI have incubated 450+ startups, offering seed capital, deep-tech mentorship, and a vibrant innovation ecosystem from Punjab's premier IIT.
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
DST NIDHI inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, IISER, Mohali
DST TBI: Society for Technology Business Incubator, Mohali (TBI-IISERM)
Dr B R Ambekdar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar
DST TBI: TBI-NITJ Technology Business Incubator
Chandigarh University
DST NIDHI-TBI: CU-TBI
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala
DST TBI: STEP, TIET Patiala
IISER - Raising Innovative & Sustainable Enterprises
Provider of accelerator and incubator firm
Atal Incubation Centre
Sector agnostic startup incubator backed by Indian School of Business
IIT Ropar Technology Innovation Foundation
Provider of accelerator and incubator solutions to agriculture
Central University of Punjab Research & Development Foundation
Provider of incubation and support for technology-based startups
ACIC RISE
Networking opportunities to startups and young innovators
BizzVenture
Sector agnostic startup accelerator
CITE
Accelerator and incubator focused on tech startups
STPI-Neuron CoE
Ludhiana Angels Network
Angel network connecting Punjab startups with funding, industry, and global opportunities
Munjal BCU Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
STEAM-oriented innovation and entrepreneurship centre powered by Birmingham City University