Bennett University

Bennett University

Bennett University, established in 2016 by the Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (Times Group), is a private university located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Inspired by Ivy League models, it combines academic rigor with strong industry exposure through the Times Group ecosystem.

Startup & Innovation Programs

• Bennett Hatchery: The university's startup incubator, providing co-working space, mentoring, investor access, and seed funding for student and alumni startups
• Times Bridge Ecosystem: Access to the Times Group's investment arm, media network, and corporate relationships for startup marketing and growth
• Innovation Lab: State-of-the-art maker spaces, design studios, and technology labs for product prototyping
• Industry Mentorship: Structured mentorship from senior journalists, media executives, and tech entrepreneurs through the Times Group network

Programs & Support

Bennett Hatchery supports startups at ideation and early stages with up to ₹10 lakh in seed funding, workspace, and access to the media, technology, and consumer brands ecosystem.

Who Should Apply

Student and alumni entrepreneurs in media-tech, edtech, consumer internet, content platforms, and enterprise software. Startups that can leverage media and brand-building are particularly well-positioned at Bennett.