Central Tool Room
Central Tool Room hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Ludhiana.
Central Tool Room at a glance
| Address | Central Tool Room, Ludhiana, Focal Point phase 5, A 5 |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 1 standing programme |
| Official website | ctrludhiana.com |
| training@ctrludhiana.com |
Programs by Central Tool Room
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Central Tool Room, separate from the funding calls above.
Incubation Centre
IncubationAn Incubation Centre started in CTR, Ludhiana, offering both on-campus and off-campus support for startups.
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The Incubation Centre offers facilities including office space, computers, printer, internet, phone connection, standard furniture, and accommodation/hostel room. Common infrastructure provided includes a photocopying machine, CD-cutting machine, document scanner, meeting/conference room with projection equipment, and tele or video conferencing facilities. Incubatees can also access institute infrastructure or laboratories. Support services include access to external professionals for Accounting, IP, Legal, and Management expertise, intern support, regular incubator-incubatee meetings, and mentoring by technical experts and industry mentors. Off-campus incubation services are available for startups operating in the open market, providing support in skill, technology, and business development, including access to overseas markets, with services equal to on-campus incubatees except physical space and direct monitoring.
Incubation tracks
Central Tool Room runs a virtual track, so you can join without relocating.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Incubation | Resident incubation | — | Office space, Computers, Printer, Internet connection, Phone connection, Standard Furniture, Accommodation, Hostel room, Photocopying machine, CD-cutting machine, Document Scanner, Meeting/Conference room with projection equipment, Tele or Video conferencing facilities, access to institute Infrastructure or Laboratories, Accounting expertise, IP expertise, Legal expertise, Management expertise, Intern support, Incubator-Incubatee Meetings, Mentoring, Industry mentor |
| Off-Campus Incubation ServicesServices and support shall be equal to on-campus incubatees other than sharing physical space and direct monitoring. | Virtual incubation | — | skill development, technology development, business development, access to overseas market, access to institute Infrastructure or Laboratories, Accounting expertise, IP expertise, Legal expertise, Management expertise, Intern support, Incubator-Incubatee Meetings, Mentoring, Industry mentor |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Office space
Computers
Up to two on a rental basis
Internet connection
Separate line is provided for each incubatee
Phone connection
Each incubatee to pay the rentals and bills
Standard Furniture
Accommodation / Hostel room
One accommodation to Director/Promoter depending upon the availability, one hostel room located next to the incubation centre.
Photocopying machine
CD-cutting machine
Document Scanner
Meeting/Conference room
With projection equipment
Tele or Video conferencing facilities
Institute Infrastructure or Laboratories
Access via CTR, Ludhiana
Rapid Prototyping Center
Access via Central Tool Room, Ludhiana
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
About Central Tool Room
Central Tool Room
Central Tool Room is an institution in Ludhiana, Punjab hosting a Technology Business Incubation (TBI) / Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) recognised under India's NIDHI programme (DST) and/or Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog.
Support Offered
- Co-working space, labs, and meeting rooms on campus
- Mentorship from faculty, industry experts, and entrepreneurs
- Access to DST-NIDHI grants, Startup India Seed Fund, and state schemes
- Business planning, IP protection, and market strategy guidance
- Links to the national AIM/NIDHI incubator network
Who Should Apply
Students, faculty, alumni, and early-stage entrepreneurs in Ludhiana, Punjab — especially first-generation founders in technology, engineering, and social impact.
Location
Ludhiana, Punjab
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Frequently asked questions about Central Tool Room
What does Central Tool Room do?
Central Tool Room is an institution in Ludhiana, Punjab hosting a Technology Business Incubation (TBI) / Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) recognised under India's NIDHI programme (DST) and/or Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog.
Where is Central Tool Room located?
Central Tool Room is located at Central Tool Room, Ludhiana, Focal Point phase 5, A 5.
What programs does Central Tool Room run?
Central Tool Room runs Incubation Centre.
What sectors does Central Tool Room support?
Central Tool Room works with startups in Deep Tech, HardTech, Social Impact and Others.
What stage of startup does Central Tool Room support?
Central Tool Room supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
What facilities does Central Tool Room offer?
Central Tool Room offers Office space, Computers, Internet connection, Phone connection, Standard Furniture and Accommodation / Hostel room. Incubatees also get access to Institute Infrastructure or Laboratories and Rapid Prototyping Center through its host institution.
Is Central Tool Room government recognised?
Central Tool Room holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
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