CSVTU Foundation
Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU)
Section-8 company under Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University promoting rural innovation, entrepreneurship, and grassroots-level startup incubation.
Programs by CSVTU Foundation
1 past program
DST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 at CSVTU-FORTE
- - Innovators and early-stage startups with novel, technology-driven ideas
- - Applicants from across Chhattisgarh are eligible to apply
- - Startups at idea, prototype, or MVP stage
About CSVTU Foundation
CSVTU Foundation for Rural Technology and Entrepreneurship (CSVTU-FORTE) is a Section-8 company established under Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU). Based at the CSVTU Bhilai Campus in Durg district, the foundation is dedicated to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in rural and underserved communities across Chhattisgarh.
The foundation operates a Rural Incubation Centre (RIC) and Rural Entrepreneurship Development Centres (REDCs), providing aspiring entrepreneurs with financial support, mentorship, and resources to turn their ideas into marketable solutions. CSVTU-FORTE focuses on grassroots-level startups that address local challenges in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, and sustainable technology.
The foundation is supported by partners including AICTE (New Delhi), CSIR-AMPRI (Bhopal), Rostock University (Germany), the State Planning Commission of Chhattisgarh, and the Sickle Cell Institute (Raipur).
Who Benefits
Rural entrepreneurs, first-generation founders, and grassroots innovators in Chhattisgarh and central India seeking incubation support, seed funding, and mentorship to develop solutions for rural and underserved communities.
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