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Marwadi University
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Marwadi University

Rajkot, Gujarat, IndiaEst. 2015

Gujarat's entrepreneurship-focused private university with deep industry ties in the Rajkot business corridor.

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Programs by Marwadi University

2 past programs

Past programs

Biothon 2026

by Marwadi University
Up to ₹1.8L

Intellify 4.0

by Marwadi University
Up to ₹3.4L

Programmes they run

Standing programmes at Marwadi University, separate from the funding calls above.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Fellowship

Marwadi University has a well-defined policy to appoint Full Time Research Fellow, initially as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and subsequently promoted to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) based on research progress.

These JRF/SRF are offered stipend as per Marwadi University norms.

Programme page

Labs & facilities

Equipment and space on campus.

hardware for prototyping facilities

more than 35 hardware

hardware for prototyping and product development

includes tools for electronics, mechanical prototyping, 3D printing, and more

First office

Co-working space

industry-sponsored labs

supercomputing facilities

Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

Legal & financeBusiness advisoryIP & patentsDesign servicesTechnology transfer

Recognitions & empanelments

Official approvals this incubator holds.

Centre of Excellence

About Marwadi University

Marwadi University

Marwadi University, established in 2015 under the Gujarat Private Universities Act, is a private university in Rajkot, Gujarat — known for its strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, industry collaboration, and practical engineering education. Its founders have deep roots in Gujarat's entrepreneurial community.

Startup & Innovation Programs

  • Marwadi Catalysts (Investment Wing): Close relationship with Marwadi Catalysts, an angel network that supports early-stage startups from the university ecosystem and beyond
  • Innovation & Incubation Centre: Provides mentoring, seed funding access, co-working space, and investor connects for student and alumni startups
  • Industry Immersion: Strong ties with Gujarat's MSME and manufacturing sector, providing market access and pilot opportunities for student innovators
  • E-Cell & Maker Spaces: Active student entrepreneurship infrastructure including maker labs and design studios

Who Should Apply

Student and alumni founders in engineering, manufacturing, agritech, and business innovation. Marwadi University's location in Gujarat's industrial heartland makes it ideal for hardware, manufacturing-tech, and supply-chain startups.

Who they work with

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