About HP University
HP University
HP University is an academic institution in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, hosting a Himachal Pradesh University incubator for mountain region startups under government-supported schemes. The incubation programme provides an enabling ecosystem for early-stage founders within the institution's core academic domains.
What Startups Receive
- Faculty mentorship and domain expertise
- Prototype development and lab access
- Co-working space for incubatees
- Guidance on government grant schemes (NIDHI-PRAYAS, DST, BIRAC)
- Networking with alumni and industry partners
- IP and technology transfer support
Eligibility
Open to students, alumni, and faculty entrepreneurs. External startups in relevant sectors may also apply.
Who Should Apply
Founders at ideation or early validation stage looking for academic mentorship, government seed funding access, and a supportive campus ecosystem.
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Frequently asked questions about HP University
What does HP University do?
HP University is an academic institution in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, hosting a Himachal Pradesh University incubator for mountain region startups under government-supported schemes. The incubation programme provides an enabling ecosystem for early-stage founders within the institution's core academic domains.
Where is HP University located?
HP University is based in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What sectors does HP University support?
HP University works with startups in Agritech, Tourism and IT.
What stage of startup does HP University support?
HP University supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
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