Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
THAPAR
INNOVATE

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.

85+

Startups
Incubated

200+

Job
Created

45+

Startups
Feed Funded

85+

Mentor &
Trainer Pool

₹4Cr

Disbursed
to Startups

₹10Cr+

Revenue generated
by startups

₹50 Cr+

External funding
raised by startups

₹100Cr+

Valuation of
Startups

Startup India Seed Fund

Thapar Innovate is proud to support three startups with total of  1.35 Cr under SISF

StartupRevenue MilestoneVentureLab InvestmentsVC Firms InvestedValuation
Nirmaan5.20 crores25 Lakhs7 crores30 crores
Foxo30 Lakhs25 Lakhs8 crores25 crores
Project Studio1.40 crore35 Lakhs1 crores7 crores

Miety TIDE 2.0

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.

10

Startups Funded

54 Lakhs

Startups Funded

Startup Punjab

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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Leadership

Leadership

Global Academic Leadership
Summit 2026

A high-level forum uniting global academic leaders to shape the future of higher education and research.

Excellence

Excellence

World Top
2% Scientists in Thapar

TIET faculty featured among the world’s top 2% scientists, reflecting global research excellence and impact.

Partnership

Partnership

Memorandum Of Understanding
with Indian Airforce

A strategic partnership with the Indian Air Force to support advanced education and research for serving personnel.

Innovation

Innovation

Launch of
VentureLab Thapar

A flagship incubation hub empowering startups with mentorship, funding, and industry connections.

AI

AI

Thapar School of
Advanced AI & Data Science

A dedicated school advancing cutting-edge education and research in AI and data science.

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Dr. Urmi Mehta

urmi.mehta@thapar.edu

cieo@thapar.edu

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