Navrachana University
Navrachana University's innovation foundation runs incubation and student startup support in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Navrachana University at a glance
| Address | Navrachana University, Vasna-Bhayli Road, Near Purshottam Party Plot, Vadodara - 391 410 Gujarat, India |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 3 standing programmes |
| Stages supported | Idea |
| Official website | nuv.ac.in |
| nuv@nuv.ac.in |
Programs by Navrachana University
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Which Navrachana University programme fits you
3 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.
| Programme | Best for | Stage | Duration | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navrachana Innovation Foundation incubation | Early-stage ventures with a design-led, social or strategic impact idea. | — | — | — | — |
| Student startup support under SSIP | Students with an early startup idea. | Idea | — | — | — |
| Startup Apna Apna | Students with an early-stage idea. | Idea | — | — | — |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Navrachana University, separate from the funding calls above.
Incubation for early-stage ventures, run by Navrachana Innovation Foundation.
Best for: Early-stage ventures with a design-led, social or strategic impact idea.
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Navrachana Innovation Foundation (NIF) runs incubation for ventures with social or strategic impact, with a focus on design-based innovation.
What you get
- Access to funding and mentorship
- Networking, shared resources and infrastructure
- Introductions to potential customers and partners
- Exposure to investors
How to apply: fill in the startup form on the NIF innovation page. The form asks for the idea, its category and the support you need.
Student startup support under SSIP
Grant schemeGujarat's Student Startup and Innovation Policy support for student ventures, facilitated by NIF.
Best for: Students with an early startup idea.
- Idea
- Grant support for selected startups
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The university says it supports student innovation and intellectual property through the Student Startup and Innovation Policy of the Government of Gujarat, facilitated by NIF.
How to apply: the page does not set out SSIP eligibility or steps. Start with NIF through the innovation page.
Startup Apna Apna
CompetitionA student pitch event where early-stage ideas get feedback from the NIF evaluation panel.
Best for: Students with an early-stage idea.
- Idea
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Students pitch an early-stage idea, covering the problem, the solution and early market insight, to the NIF evaluation panel. Winners receive a month of free incubation at NIF to refine their concepts.
The only edition listed on the site is past. Watch the NIF pages for the next one.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Listed at entry 282 of the Ministry's published List of Host Institutes for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, as "Navrachana University" (VADODARA, GUJARAT), checked 24 September 2026. This is the status that lets an innovator name the institute as their Host Institute when applying on the ministry's own portal. The list gives no approval date, no period and no status column, so whether the recognition is current cannot be told from it; and being listed is a capacity registration, not evidence that the institute has ever hosted an approved idea.
News
- TetraTHON 2026 Concludes at Navrachana University, Celebrating AI Innovation and Indo-French Collaborationaninews.in · 2 months ago
Source: Google News aggregated
How to apply to Navrachana University
Choosing the right route
- Ventures and early-stage founders: apply for incubation through the startup form on the NIF innovation page.
- Students with an early idea: look for the Startup Apna Apna pitch event, and ask NIF about SSIP support.
- Describe the problem, the solution and the support you need.
How applications work
- The startup form asks whether the startup is registered. Register first if you can.
- The page does not state intake dates, so ask NIF directly before you apply.
What reviewers look for
- Fit with NIF's thrust areas, such as design-led products, healthcare, agritech and waste-to-wealth.
- A social or strategic impact the idea can show.
About Navrachana University
Navrachana University is a private university on Vasna-Bhayli Road, Vadodara. Its innovation arm, Navrachana Innovation Foundation (NIF), runs the incubation and startup support described here.
How the programmes work
NIF focuses on design-based innovation: design thinking, product design, industrial design and process design. It says it is keen to support all business ideas with social and strategic impact, across 7 thrust areas that include healthcare systems, agritech, waste-to-wealth and the circular economy, and tech-based solutions.
Incubation is the main route. The innovation page lists support in the form of access to funding, mentorship and guidance, networking, shared resources and infrastructure, introductions to potential customers and partners, and exposure to investors. Founders apply through the startup form on the innovation page.
Student ideas can also come in through the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) of the Government of Gujarat, which the university says it supports through NIF. Startup Apna Apna is a separate student pitch event, where early-stage ideas get feedback from the NIF evaluation panel. Winners receive a month of free incubation at NIF.
Who can apply
The startup form asks for the applicant's institute, university or organisation, so it is not limited on its face to enrolled students. The site does not state a separate eligibility rule, a location rule or a fee for incubation. Check with NIF before applying.
Scale
The innovation page gives these self-reported figures: 35 or more startups supported, more than 2000 students sensitised, 5 intellectual property outputs, and 3 startups that have won awards. The page does not date them.
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Frequently asked questions about Navrachana University
What is Navrachana University?
Navrachana University is an academic institution based in Vadodara, Gujarat.
What does Navrachana University do?
Navrachana University is a private university on Vasna-Bhayli Road, Vadodara. Its innovation arm, Navrachana Innovation Foundation (NIF), runs the incubation and startup support described here. NIF focuses on design-based innovation: design thinking, product design, industrial design and process design.
Where is Navrachana University located?
Navrachana University is located at Navrachana University, Vasna-Bhayli Road, Near Purshottam Party Plot, Vadodara - 391 410 Gujarat, India.
What programs does Navrachana University run?
Navrachana University runs Navrachana Innovation Foundation incubation, Student startup support under SSIP and Startup Apna Apna.
Does Navrachana University provide funding?
Selected startups in some Navrachana University programmes can receive grant support, including Student startup support under SSIP. Grant amounts are set per programme and cohort, and selection into a programme does not guarantee a grant — check the programme's own page for current terms.
What sectors does Navrachana University support?
Navrachana University works with startups in Deep Tech, HardTech, Social Impact and Others.
What stage of startup does Navrachana University support?
Navrachana University supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
Is Navrachana University government recognised?
Navrachana University holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).
How do I apply to Navrachana University?
- Ventures and early-stage founders: apply for incubation through the startup form on the NIF innovation page. - Students with an early idea: look for the Startup Apna Apna pitch event, and ask NIF about SSIP support. - Describe the problem, the solution and the support you need. - The startup form asks whether the startup is registered. Register first if you can.
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