Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University is an institution in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, with an incubation and innovation programme in Engineering, IT, Cleantech. SMVDU's technology incubation centre supports student and alumni entrepreneurs in J&K with engineering and technology focus.

What Startups Receive

• Mentorship from faculty, researchers, and domain experts
• Access to research labs and specialized infrastructure
• Co-working space and prototyping facilities
• Guidance on government grants (NIDHI-PRAYAS, DST, BIRAC, MeitY)
• Alumni and industry networking
• IP commercialization and patent filing support

Eligibility

Open to students, faculty, and alumni. External startups in domain-aligned sectors may also apply.

Who Should Apply

Early-stage founders at ideation or prototype stage seeking academic mentorship, specialized lab access, and government seed funding support.