Top 10 start-up focussed universities

Discover the top start-up-focused universities that are a perfect fit for aspiring entrepreneurs. As the admission season approaches, explore these innovative institutions that provide a conducive environment for nurturing entrepreneurial skills and fostering creativity. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of entrepreneurship and academic excellence.

Gujarat's First Startup-Focused University Igniting Entrepreneurial Excellence!

Nurturing Unicorns, Fostering Entrepreneurship with Innovation

BITS, Pilani has produced over 900 startups, with 13+ of them making it to the list of Indian unicorns, including Indian unicorns like Zeta, MPL, Swiggy, BigBasket, and Groww. BITS Pilani aims to foster innovative minds and supports entrepreneurship, offering sabbaticals for students and faculty. Official Website​

Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Established in 2016 by the Times Group, BU provides multidisciplinary education and prepares students for industry, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship by enhancing skills in all areas of higher education through the internationally acclaimed Centers of Excellence: Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) and Centre of Executive Education (CEE). Official Website​

Cultivating Startup Ecosystem with Cutting-Edge Incubation

IIT Hyderabad fosters a startup-friendly environment with a dedicated Technology Business Incubator, entrepreneurship programs, and more. Its Technology Incubator Centre (iTIC) is India's leading incubation centre, offering sensitization events, pre-incubation and incubation programs, and cohort-based acceleration programs to support startups at different stages of development. Official Website

Empowering Startups with Technology Incubation and Entrepreneurship.

Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur is India's first IIT that fosters startups through its Entrepreneurship Cell and annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit. Its Technology Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development Society (TIEDS). TIEDS provides incubation facilities, mentoring, funding support, and access to industry experts and investors. Official Website

SmartIDEAthon: Entrepreneurship Cell Fueling Startup Success

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GITAM has a dedicated entrepreneurship cell that nurtures innovation and supports startups. In 2022 SmartIDEAthon, GITAM's student pitching competition collaborated with Startup India and others, where it received 1200+ applications and awarded 30 Lakhs worth of cash and grant prizes with personalized coaching. Official Website​

GTU's Innovation Council: Fostering Industry-Aligned Research and Innovation

GTU has a dedicated Innovation Council (GIC) that nurtures students' soft skills and talent to channel their imagination effectively. Since 2007, collaboration has been fostered between industries, entrepreneurs, and students, aligning research with industry needs and promoting innovation culture in technology education and research. Official Website​

Empowering Startup Success Through Entrepreneurship Education

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ISBM was established in 1992 by a well-known NGO, AEREN Foundation. It provides a startup-focused education focusing on entrepreneurship and offers programs to develop business skills and knowledge. ISBM equips students with the necessary tools and guidance to succeed in the startup ecosystem. Official Website​

Enabling Tech Startups through Technology Business Incubator Cell

DIT University is a private university that offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various disciplines, such as engineering, computer science, management, pharmacy, architecture, and more. Its Technology Business Incubator (DIT-TBI) supports technology startups by offering infrastructure, mentoring, training, funding, and business development assistance. Official Website

Equipping PGDM Students in Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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GIBS IRE (Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship) School at GIBS Business School is an action-learning school where first-year PGDM students are trained and equipped in Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship through activities, workshops, expert sessions, and many more. Official Website​