Charotar University of Science and Technology
Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) in Changa, Anand. Its startup body CIVF runs a sector-agnostic acceleration programme, open to applications through the year.
Charotar University of Science and Technology at a glance
| Address | CHARUSAT Campus, Off. Nadiad-Petlad Highway, Changa, Anand, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 1 standing programme |
| Official website | www.charusat.ac.in |
| civf@charusat.ac.in |
Programs by Charotar University of Science and Technology
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Charotar University of Science and Technology, separate from the funding calls above.
CIVF Launchpad Acceleration Program
AcceleratorSector-agnostic acceleration programme run by CIVF, the Section 8 company linked to CHARUSAT, with mentorship, growth support and investor connections.
Best for: Founders in any sector who want mentorship and investor introductions
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
The CIVF Launchpad Acceleration Program is CIVF's flagship programme. It is open to businesses in any sector and offers a community of founders, 360-degree mentorship, hands-on support on strategy and investor pitches, and access to CIVF's investor and corporate network.
Who can apply
- Entrepreneurs in any sector, including student, social, women-led and MSME founders
- Applications are accepted throughout the year
What you get
- Mentorship from experts in marketing, product design, sales and finance
- Help with growth metrics, business strategy and investor pitches
- Introductions to individual and institutional investors
How selection works: an online application and preliminary screening, then a pitch to the selection committee.
How to apply: use the application form on the CIVF acceleration programme page.
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Co-working space on the CHARUSAT campus
Access via CHARUSAT campus
Tinkering lab on the CHARUSAT campus
Access via CHARUSAT campus
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
IP & patents
IPR services, including CIVF's work on commercialising university intellectual property.
Business advisory
Business plan development for founders.
Legal & finance
Legal support and financial and accounting services.
How to apply to Charotar University of Science and Technology
Choosing the right route
- The acceleration programme takes applicants from any sector, so a non-tech founder can apply.
- Seed funding is also offered, but it needs a detailed business plan and financials.
How applications work
- Apply online through the CIVF acceleration page. The application form asks for an equity stake percentage, so have your cap table ready.
- Applications are open all year, with no strict deadline.
How selection works
- Stage 1 is the online application, preliminary screening and evaluation by a screening committee.
- Stage 2 is a pitch presentation to the selection committee, followed by recommendations and a collaboration agreement.
- Stage 3 is induction into CIVF.
About Charotar University of Science and Technology
Charotar University of Science and Technology, known as CHARUSAT, is a university on the Nadiad-Petlad Highway in Changa, Anand, Gujarat. Its startup support runs through CHARUSAT Innovative Ventures Foundation (CIVF), a Section 8 company that describes itself as an accelerator.
How the programme works
The main offer is the CIVF Launchpad Acceleration Program. It is sector-agnostic and offers mentorship from experts in marketing, culture, product design, sales and finance, hands-on support on strategy, growth metrics and investor pitches, and introductions to investors.
Who can apply
Entrepreneurs in any sector can apply. CIVF's stated scope includes student entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, micro-enterprises, women entrepreneurs, MSMEs and high-growth companies. Applications are open throughout the year.
Costs and selection
Applying is free. Some professional services are charged separately. Selection is a screening stage followed by a pitch to a selection committee.
Facilities
CIVF founders use the university campus, which has co-working space, an auditorium, conference and board rooms, a digital media centre and a tinkering lab.
Who runs it
CIVF is a not-for-profit Section 8 company linked to the university. The university's Charusat Startup and Innovation Centre and University Industry Interaction Cell are separate campus bodies, and this page does not describe their programmes.
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Frequently asked questions about Charotar University of Science and Technology
What is Charotar University of Science and Technology?
Charotar University of Science and Technology is an academic institution based in Anand, Gujarat.
What does Charotar University of Science and Technology do?
Charotar University of Science and Technology, known as CHARUSAT, is a university on the Nadiad-Petlad Highway in Changa, Anand, Gujarat. Its startup support runs through CHARUSAT Innovative Ventures Foundation (CIVF), a Section 8 company that describes itself as an accelerator.
Where is Charotar University of Science and Technology located?
Charotar University of Science and Technology is located at CHARUSAT Campus, Off. Nadiad-Petlad Highway, Changa, Anand, Gujarat.
What programs does Charotar University of Science and Technology run?
Charotar University of Science and Technology runs CIVF Launchpad Acceleration Program.
What sectors does Charotar University of Science and Technology support?
Charotar University of Science and Technology works with startups in Deep Tech, HardTech, Social Impact and Others.
What stage of startup does Charotar University of Science and Technology support?
Charotar University of Science and Technology supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
What facilities does Charotar University of Science and Technology offer?
Incubatees also get access to Co-working space on the CHARUSAT campus and Tinkering lab on the CHARUSAT campus through its host institution.
How do I apply to Charotar University of Science and Technology?
- The acceleration programme takes applicants from any sector, so a non-tech founder can apply. - Seed funding is also offered, but it needs a detailed business plan and financials. - Apply online through the CIVF acceleration page. The application form asks for an equity stake percentage, so have your cap table ready. - Applications are open all year, with no strict deadline.
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