CSJM Innovation Foundation
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
University-backed, sector-agnostic startup incubator at CSJM University, Kanpur.
CSJM Innovation Foundation at a glance
| Part of | Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur |
|---|---|
| Address | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Official website | innovation.csjmu.ac.in |
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About CSJM Innovation Foundation
CSJM Innovation Foundation (CSJMIF) is a Section 8 not-for-profit company promoted by Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj (CSJM) University, Kanpur. It serves as a sector-agnostic techno-business incubator committed to building a startup ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.
Mission
CSJMIF's vision is to turn teachers, faculty, students, and local residents into business owners — building an entrepreneurial ecosystem that makes Uttar Pradesh a hub of innovation and startup activity.
Support Offered
The foundation offers hand-holding, mentoring, product/service development support, pilot runs, product validation, market access, and acceleration for startups at various stages. It also runs joint programs such as the CSJM Innovation Foundation & BaryTech Seed Capital Program, offering equity-based investment of up to ₹10 lakhs for high-potential ventures in AI & Healthcare, Agri-Tech, Green-Tech, and next-generation technologies.
Sectors
Sector-agnostic, with priority focus on AI, healthcare, agritech, and cleantech.
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Frequently asked questions about CSJM Innovation Foundation
What does CSJM Innovation Foundation do?
CSJM Innovation Foundation (CSJMIF) is a Section 8 not-for-profit company promoted by Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj (CSJM) University, Kanpur. It serves as a sector-agnostic techno-business incubator committed to building a startup ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.
Where is CSJM Innovation Foundation located?
CSJM Innovation Foundation is based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What sectors does CSJM Innovation Foundation support?
CSJM Innovation Foundation works with startups in AI/ML, Agritech, Cleantech and Healthcare.
What stage of startup does CSJM Innovation Foundation support?
CSJM Innovation Foundation supports startups at the Ideation, Validation and Early Revenue stages.
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