GUSEC
Gujarat University
Gujarat University's zero-cost startup incubation hub in Ahmedabad, having supported 600+ startups with seed funding up to INR 50 lakh and comprehensive resources.
Programs by GUSEC
3 past programs
NIDHI SSS Seed Support at GUSEC
Up to ₹50L seed support (equity or debt) for Indian deeptech startups incubated at GUSEC.
- - Registered company in India (Private Limited or LLP)
- - At least 51% shareholding by Indian promoters (OCI and PIO holders count as Indian for this scheme)
- - DPIIT-recognised startup certificate is preferred (not strictly mandatory)
herSTART 5th Edition
Women-led startups: grants up to ₹50L, investments up to ₹5Cr.
- - Open to women entrepreneurs and women-led startups
- - Suitable for startups at idea, prototype, MVP, early revenue, or growth stages
TIDE 2.0 EIR and Grant at GUSEC
- 0 EiR (Idea Validation)
- * The startup must be at the early-idea or idea stage
- * The funding is to be utilized for validating an idea and developing a Proof-of-Concept (PoC)
About GUSEC
Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC) is one of India's leading startup support systems, established in 2017 at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. GUSEC has set an unprecedented benchmark by facilitating incubation at zero cost to founders, making it one of the most accessible incubators in the country.
Since inception, GUSEC has supported the incubation of over 600 startups, housing 100+ innovative tech and non-tech ventures. Key programs include GUSEC Seed (providing seed funding up to INR 50 lakh through investment against equity or debt), GUSEC Surge (a resource-access program for early-stage startups), and government funding disbursement as a Nodal Institute under Gujarat's startup scheme. GUSEC also provides patent and trademark support through an IP Cell with full reimbursement for filing expenses.
GUSEC additionally operates AIC-GUSEC, supported by NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission, expanding its incubation reach.
Who Benefits
Early-stage founders, student entrepreneurs, and innovators across Gujarat seeking zero-cost incubation, seed funding, IP support, and access to government startup schemes through a university-backed ecosystem.
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