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, CEED empowers 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 ecosystem that empowers students and entrepreneurs to create sustainable, scalable impact. Our focus areas include:
Gain first-hand insights from entrepreneurs who have turned ideas into successful ventures, and are here to guide you on your journey. Through expert talks, interactive sessions, and real-world mentoring, you’ll learn from their experiences, avoid common pitfalls, and build the mindset needed to navigate & thrive in the startup landscape.
Co founder of Mamaearth
CEO & Co-founder of Sugar Cosmetics
CEO of Groupon India
Chai Sutta Bar
Founder & CEO, Zaggle
Founder of Humans of Bombay
Founder Proxgy
Founder and CEO of Bollant Industries
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 programmes to empower young and women-led startups with mentorship and resources.
Collaborate with corporates, policy-makers, and incubators for insights, funding, and 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 and succeed globally.
Stories 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 Divam Wadhwa, Chai Nagri offers 20+ chai varieties and snacks. From campus trials to 30+ outlets, it targets 100+ locations with a scalable model.
Founded by Gaurav Bali, Caretech360 empowers Tier 2 and 3 women with tech-enabled gynaecological care. Backed by hospitals, it offers services from awareness to surgery and received ₹5 lakh.
Tanisha Das’s Sabera developed a device for rapid vaginal infection diagnosis. Serving 25 crore Indian women, it secured ₹10 lakh under the Startup India Seed Fund scheme.
M-Lense, by Dhruv Tomar and Rajat Jain, created a disposable test detecting 14+ milk adulterants. It received ₹6 lakh under DST Nidhi Prayas and was featured by Forbes India.
Ayush Gupta’s Emprex Energies builds a blockchain-based platform for community solar energy. It enables micro-monitoring and received ₹10 lakh under the Startup India Seed Fund scheme.
Founded by Chitkara faculty Gaurav Goyal, Anukai cuts traffic signal wait times by 15%. Adopted in Ludhiana, it raised pre-series funding and supports smart city infrastructure expansion.
Alumni Shubham Goyal and Aniket Bhardwaj’s Seacup launched ZADD Utility e-bikes for city and business use. With clients like Reliance, it’s expanding green, scalable mobility solutions.
Sameer Sharma’s Uengage helps restaurants bypass aggregators with affordable online ordering. With 2.5M+ users and top brands, it delivers direct-to-customer food tech across Android and iOS platforms.
Founded by Abhiraj Malhotra, Schoolpad digitises school operations and enhances parent-teacher ties. Trusted by 200+ schools and 7 lakh+ users, it automates reports, fees, and communication.
Founded by Dr. Himesh Sharma, SkillLabs improves youth employability and MSME literacy. It’s trained 3,800+, placed 2,200+ students, and aims to impact 30,000 through its Ed-Fintech platform.
Sharad Dabra’s SD Fine Arts began with portraits and expanded to education. With 5,200+ students, 3,100 kits delivered, and a presence in 19 cities, it’s growing nationwide.
Akshay Ahuja’s Robochamps teaches robotics and AI to 1 lakh+ students across 1000+ schools and 250+ academies, bringing coding and innovation skills into Indian classrooms at scale.
Strategic collaborations & industry partnerships lie at the core of Chitkara University’s startup ecosystem, offering founders unmatched exposure, mentorship, funding, and market access through its support network. From global industry leaders to government bodies and startup enablers, these alliances empower innovators along their journey.
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Dummy We have a strong history of funding success and support our researchers with obtaining government grants including from the ARC and NHMRC so they can advance their research impact.
Dummy We have a strong history of funding success and support our researchers with obtaining government grants including from the ARC and NHMRC so they can advance their research impact.
Dummy We have a strong history of funding success and support our researchers with obtaining government grants including from the ARC and NHMRC so they can advance their research impact.
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 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.
Submit your application with details about your startup and your vision.
We’ll review your application and invite shortlisted founders for an interview.
If selected, you’ll be onboarded into our incubation program and begin your journey with us.
Partner with us to discover high-potential startups led by passionate, driven founders solving real-world problems. Why Invest Through Us? Investing with Chitkara 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.
Whether you're an angel investor, VC, or corporate looking for strategic investments, we’re happy to introduce you to startups that match your interests.
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