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This is a special fund worth INR 10 crore aimed at identifying promising startups emerging from the university ecosystem, providing them financial support and helping them scale at a larger level. Through this initiative, the university is focusing not only on academics but also on transforming students into job creators and entrepreneurs.
Students to Get a Modern Innovation Ecosystem
The university has already developed a strong innovation and startup ecosystem. Students and startup founders are provided with industry-linked centres, incubation support, mentorship, corporate partnerships and modern laboratories. In addition, students get access to advanced machines, modern hardware and research infrastructure for building prototypes, enabling them to transform their ideas into real products.
The university’s Galgotias Incubation Centre for Research Innovation Startups & Entrepreneurs (GICRISE) has supported 135 startups so far. Out of these, 30 startups are already generating revenue. This shows that the university’s startup model is not limited to ideas alone but is also helping students achieve real business success.
Focus on AI, Robotics and 3D Printing Technologies
The university campus has established specialised research centres for supercomputing, advanced AI research, semiconductor technology, drone intelligence, augmented reality, electric mobility, data analytics and 3D printing. In addition, industry-based labs have been developed in collaboration with companies such as HP, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies, Microchip, Tableau AI and L&T, where students will get opportunities for practical training and experimentation.
Startups selected under GIF will receive not only investment support but also mentorship, faculty expertise, marketing strategy assistance, investor connections, client acquisition support and product development guidance. The university aims to create an environment where students can take their startups from the campus itself to national and international levels.
Focus on Turning Student Ideas into Businesses
Dhruv Galgotia, CEO of Galgotias University, said that innovation grows faster when talent, technology, mentorship and capital work together. He said the university is providing students with a platform where they can transform their ideas into successful products and startups. According to him, the Galgotias Innovation Fund has been launched to accelerate this journey for students.
The fund will support startups working in areas such as artificial intelligence, health technology, education technology, sustainability, mobility, robotics, fintech, advanced manufacturing and digital services. This will provide students with better opportunities to start businesses based on emerging technologies.
Rachit Mathur, Founder and CEO of Shiftz, said that this initiative will give a new direction to student-led entrepreneurship. He added that timely access to funding and mentorship is extremely important for young founders, as it becomes the strongest foundation for turning promising ideas into successful businesses.
Continuous Focus on Entrepreneurship and Technology-Based Education
Galgotias University is among the leading private universities in the country. The university continues to focus on entrepreneurship, industry collaboration, practical learning and technology-driven education. Through this new initiative, the university aims to prepare students for the future and strengthen India’s startup ecosystem.
