At Chitkara University, entrepreneurship is not just encouraged — it is embedded in our very DNA. Our dynamic startup ecosystem fuels ideas, empowers aspiring entrepreneurs, and transforms innovators into successful founders and business leaders. With a robust infrastructure, expert mentorship, strategic industry collaborations, funding access, and global exposure — we provide a holistic platform that enables students and innovators to turn ideas into impact-driven ventures. Through structured programs, mentoring, networking opportunities, and funding access, we empower students, entrepreneurs, and change makers to transform ideas into successful businesses.
Chitkara University's Startups & Entrepreneurship initiative nurtures innovative, purpose-driven ventures, offering a dynamic, industry-led ecosystem that empowers students and entrepreneurs to create sustainable, scalable impact.
Our focus areas include:
Chitkara University has received prestigious grants from prominent national and international bodies. These grants reflect the strength of our vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and our ongoing impact in research, innovation, and startup incubation. Each grant marks a significant milestone in our journey to empower ideas that create real-world change.
Gain first-hand insights from entrepreneurs who turned ideas into successful ventures, here to guide your journey. Through expert talks, interactive sessions, and real-world mentoring, you’ll learn from their experiences, avoid pitfalls, and build the mindset needed to navigate & thrive in the startup landscape.
Co-founder of Mamaearth
CEO & Co-founder of Sugar Cosmetics
Co-Founder, NearBuy.Com
CEO & Co-founder of Chai Sutta Bar
Founder & CEO of Zaggle
Founder of Humans of Bombay
Founder & CEO of Proxgy
Founder & CEO of Bollant Industries
Co Founder of HCL
Founder & CEO of Wakao Foods
Founder of Mera Family Farmer
Co-Founder & CEO of Lahori Zeera
Director of Bollant Industries
StandUp Comedian
Chairman & Co-Founder of RAIN
First MBA Sarpanch of India & Public Speaker
Actor, Director & Former Fashion Model
Managing Director of Agri Tourism india
Founder of Mindpeers
Author & Motivational Strategist
At Chitkara University, we don’t just support startups—we build entrepreneurs. With expert mentorship, global exposure, and real funding opportunities,
we enable students to turn ideas into successful ventures.
At Chitkara University, we don’t just support startups—we build entrepreneurs. With expert mentorship, global exposure, and real funding opportunities, we enable students to turn ideas into successful ventures.
Comprehensive support at every stage—from idea validation to product launch and business growth.
Access seed capital, pitch to angel investors, and connect with VCs and funding agencies.
Benefit from direct guidance by successful founders, investors, and industry veterans.
Participate in expert-led boot camps, workshops, and hackathons to sharpen entrepreneurial skills.
Build your startup in tech labs, co-working spaces, and studios equipped for innovation.
Exclusive programs designed to empower young and women-led startups with expert mentorship and essential resources.
Collaborate with corporates, policy-makers, and incubators for insights, funding, & scaling support.
Engage in international collaborations, exchange programmes, and startup summits abroad.
Work on solutions that tackle real-world challenges with measurable social impact.
Driving innovation and entrepreneurship, Chitkara University has earned prestigious accolades, national recognitions, and strategic partnerships, building a vibrant startup ecosystem that empowers founders to scale & succeed globally.
A dynamic confluence of design technology and imagination, Emergence highlights the power of ideas that drive innovation and creativity. Through insightful sessions, interactive showcases and cross-disciplinary dialogue, it encourages participants to explore new perspectives, exchange knowledge and co-create solutions that shape global conversations on design, innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability and the future of creative thinking.
Know moreStories of Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance. Some of the most inspiring journeys of Chitkara University’s entrepreneurs who turned ideas into impactful ventures, making their mark across diverse industries on national and global platforms reflecting their commitment and perseverance are:
Founded by student entrepreneurs Divam Wadhwa and Simran Singh, ChaiNagri offers 20+ chai varieties and snacks. From campus trials to 30+ outlets PAN India, it has generated over ₹4 crores in revenue through innovation, branding, and customer loyalty.
Terrawise, founded by Muskan Chawla, winner of Protothon 2025, tackles key Agri-tech challenges through AI-driven disease detection, outbreak alerts, and smart input recommendations—enabling precision farming and sustainable practices for Indian farmers.
Aidwave, founded by Mishty Kharbanda, the first runner-up at Protothon 2025, is an AI-powered healthcare startup that connects donors, recipients, and services through GPS, revolutionising urgent care and enabling a nationwide, life-saving health network.
Freshbox, founded by Mitalika Khosla and showcased at IIT Delhi, is a rising health & wellness startup delivering premium, nutrition-rich products for students and young adults—championing well-being through innovation.
Sellebration Pvt. Ltd., a Chitkara University incubated startup, was named among India’s Top 20 Promising Startups of 2023. Using AI & computer vision, it validates reviews to drive smarter consumer choices & offer market insights.
Parrave Ventures, an IoT startup incubated at Chitkara University, raised ₹10 Lakhs in equity-free investment. Its smart vending machines feature UPI payments and digital ad panels, enhancing user convenience and revenue potential.
Strategic collaborations & industry partnerships lie at the core of our thriving startup ecosystem, offering founders unmatched exposure, mentorship, funding, & market access through its support network. From global industry leaders to government bodies and leading startup enablers, these impactful alliances empower and accelerate innovators along their journey.
Neha Sinha of Chitkara University won first place at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 for Stick Buddy, a visionary, groundbreaking student-led assistive tech innovation for the visually impaired, earning ₹10 lakh and national recognition for inclusive, impact-led social innovation.
Chitkara University is hosting Startup Odyssey from April 15–18, 2025—an immersive entrepreneurial event featuring industry leaders, workshops, and challenges to equip students with real-world startup insights and future-focused skills.
Chitkara University received the 'Pioneer Startup Ecosystem of the Year' award from the Hon'ble Governor of Punjab, recognising its trailblazing, student-driven startup culture, advanced incubation programs, and leadership in building an innovation-led entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Chitkara University's Khushi Johar won the 'Innovative Idea of the Year' for her student-led, wellness-focused AI-driven mental health startup, Serene—honoured by the Punjab Governor for impactful, tech-led social innovation.
If you have a great idea and the passion to bring it to life, we're here to support you with everything you need to succeed. Our founder-focused, end-to-end ecosystem offers mentoring, funding access, prototyping support, co-working spaces, and industry connections to help you refine your vision, validate your business model, and accelerate your growth with confidence.
We’re looking for:
No matter your sector — tech, healthcare, education, or beyond — if your idea has the potential to create change, we want to hear from you.
Partner with us to discover high-potential, startups led by passionate, driven founders solving real-world problems with innovation.
Why Invest Through Us? Investing with Chitkara University offers you a unique opportunity to support ventures that are poised for growth and impact.
Every startup in our portfolio is not only market-validated but also equipped with the tools and mentorship needed to scale.
We ensure full due diligence, provide regular performance updates, and maintain complete accountability throughout the investment process.
Collaborate with seasoned investors, VCs, and institutions, leveraging our extensive network for shared growth and success.
Invest in startups that are committed to creating scalable, socially relevant solutions, balancing both profit and purpose.
Our comprehensive support ecosystem helps minimise risks by providing tailored advice and continuous monitoring for each venture.
Benefit from exclusive investment opportunities in high-potential startups that are carefully selected and prepared for rapid growth.
Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway
Punjab 140 401
Unit No. A 201-202
Elante Mall Office Complex
Industrial Area Phase 1
Chandigarh 160 002
Unit No. A 201-202
Elante Mall Office Complex
Industrial Area Phase 1
Chandigarh 160 002
Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway
Punjab 140 401
