Some spaces are built with walls. Thapar Innovate is built on belief. Belief that ideas deserve room to grow, that experimentation deserves support, and that entrepreneurship can be woven into everyday campus life at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology.
A quiet stirring across campus that encourages students and faculty to look at problems differently, to see possibilities where others see limits. Through entrepreneurial learning, venture-building support, access to mentors, funding pathways, and market connections, Thapar Innovate creates a rhythm where innovation feels natural and achievable.
It builds on strong foundations like STEP-TIET and rises boldly through globally recognised programs such as VentureLab Thapar. Around it, student-led energy flows through the Thapar Venture Club, while the Institute Innovation Council provides structure and direction. Together, they form a living ecosystem one of incubation, mentorship, research translation, and meaningful support widely regarded as one of Northern India’s strongest innovation networks.
Aligned with national startup missions and powered by its own community, Thapar Innovate helps early-stage founders take fragile ideas and shape them into ventures that are scalable, sustainable, and ready for the world.
Thapar Innovate is proud to support three startups with total of 1.35 Cr under SISF
| Startup | Revenue Milestone | VentureLab Investments | VC Firms Invested | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nirmaan | 5.20 crores | 25 Lakhs | 7 crores | 30 crores |
| Foxo | 30 Lakhs | 25 Lakhs | 8 crores | 25 crores |
| Project Studio | 1.40 crore | 35 Lakhs | 1 crores | 7 crores |
Through the MietyTIDE 2.0 initiative, innovation found tangible support. Ten promising startups were backed during the year, with a total of ₹54 lakhs disbursed to fuel technology-driven ideas and empower early-stage founders to move from concept to creation. The scheme strengthens the bridge between deep tech potential and real-world impact.
Startups Funded
Startups Funded
Under the Startup Punjab Seed Support Scheme, six emerging ventures received a combined ₹18 lakhs in seed funding, with ₹3 lakhs awarded to each startup. This early boost provides more than capital — it offers confidence, credibility, and the momentum needed to transform fledgling ideas into sustainable enterprises, further enriching the regional startup ecosystem.


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