Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation

Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation (CIIF) is a Section 8 Company established in 2015 at Chitkara University, Punjab. Recognized as a Technology Business Incubator (TBI) and backed by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), MeitY Startup Hub, Startup India, and Startup Punjab, CIIF is one of the largest government-supported incubators in North India with over 200 startups engaged.

CIIF has funded 101 startups to date, providing seed funding to help ventures develop business ideas, create prototypes, conduct market research, and cover initial expenses. The incubator engages with 5,000+ startups annually, evaluates over 500 applications, mentors 200 early-stage ventures, and maintains a network of 100 industry mentors and investors. Programs include the NIDHI Seed Support Program, accelerator cohorts, and capacity building workshops.

The foundation provides a comprehensive support ecosystem spanning deep mentoring, accelerator programs, and strategic investor connections.

Who Benefits

Early-stage tech entrepreneurs and student founders in North India seeking seed funding, structured incubation, mentorship, and access to government-backed funding schemes through a university-affiliated incubator.