Cuprdf - Central University of Punjab Research & Development Foundation

26/05/2026

🚀 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – COHORT 2.0 🚀

Turn your ideas into IMPACT 💡

CUPRDF invites innovators, researchers & startups to apply for the DST-NIDHI Ignition Grant Program!

💰 Up to ₹10 Lakhs Prototype Grant
🧪 Mentorship & Technical Support
🌱 Focus on Real-World Innovation

📍Focus Areas:
🌾 Agri & Food Processing
🩺 Healthcare
🔬 Basic Sciences

📅 Deadline: June 26, 2026

🔗 Apply Now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1A93sfXYuehoU8xda2Q3rAWk-m3QNzimikLkzblDkr0M/edit

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Central University of Punjab, Startup India

09/08/2024

"Thank you to all the participants, faculty members, and especially the students for making CUREQuest a successful event."

09/08/2024

Special thanks to the respected Chief Guest, Sh. Deepindar Dhillon Ji, Joint Director in the Department of Information Technology, Government of Punjab, and Incharge of the Startup Punjab Cell.

09/08/2024

CureQuest - An Ideathon for cancer care innovation.

08/08/2024

Save the Date: 09 Aug 2024
CureQuest - An ideathon for cancer care innovations ..

26/07/2024

CureQuest - An ideathon for cancer care innovations ..
Save the Date: 09 Aug 2024
Last date to apply: 06Aug 2024 - Scan the code!

18/07/2024

DST NIDHI Technology Business Incubator
Business incubation has been globally recognized as an important tool for job creation and economic development. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Division of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India is supporting Technology Business Incubators primarily in and around academic, technical and management institutions to tap innovations and technologies for venture creation by utilizing expertise and infrastructure already available with the host institution. Recently non-academic institutions have shown interest in setting up NIDHI-TBIs. Technology based new enterprises are high risk and high growth ventures, and require an enabling environment like NIDHI-TBI to enhance the prospects of their success. There are different variants of incubators like - Technology Business Incubators (NIDHI-TBIs); Innovation Hubs; Centers for Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Virtual Incubators and Seed Accelerators.
Objectives of NIDHI-TBI
To create jobs, wealth and businesses aligning with national priorities.
To promote new technology/knowledge/innovation-based startups.
To provide a platform for speedy commercialization of technologies developed by the host institution or by any academic/technical/R&D institution or by an individual.
To build a vibrant startup ecosystem, by establishing a network between academia, financial institutions, industries and other institutions.
To provide cost effective, value added services to startups like mentoring, legal, financial, technical, intellectual property related services.

13/05/2024

11/05/2024

🎓 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed Chief Guest, Prof. Mani Kant Paswan, Director of Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal. 🏫 Thank you for gracing us with your presence and sharing your invaluable experience with our students. 🌟 Your words of wisdom have ignited the spark of innovation and motivation in our hearts. 💡 Here's to fostering a culture of creativity and excellence! 🚀

10/05/2024

We're thrilled to announce that our "Start-Up Ideathon" was a resounding success! With the esteemed presence of Chief Guest Prof. Mani Kant Paswan, Director of Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, and Patron Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of Central University, the event was a true testament to innovation and entrepreneurship. A huge thank you to all participants, mentors, and team CUPRDF for making this event a memorable one. Here's to the bright future of startups and innovation!