PDPU Innovation & Incubation Centre (PDPU IIC) is anincubator established by Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), as Section 8 Company, with an aim to transform brimming energy and potential of young students, budding innovators, entrepreneurs and technocrats to innovation driven business ventures leading to technical renaissance. Innovation driven business ventures leading to technical renaissance. entrepreneurs and technocrats to innovation driven business ventures leading to technical renaissance.

2014

Establishment of PDPU Innovation and Incubation Center

2015

Recognized Nodal Institute by GoG

INR 1.5M Funds Raised
55 Application Received
03 Incubatees

2016

In principle approved as Technology Business Incubator

INR 14M Funds Raised
230 Applications
14 Incubatees

2017

INR 10M Sanction for 5 years by SSIP

INR 20M Funds Raised
450 applications
20 Incubatees

2018

Approval under Electronics and IT/ITeS Startup Policy

750 Applications
50 Incubatees

2019

Approved as Technology Business Incubator by DST,GoI

INR 60.9M Fund Raised
900 Applications
80 Incubatees

2020

Awards Best University under Private University category at Startup Prashansa Award 2020

100 Events Organized
1000 Applications
100 Incubatees

2021

PDPU Innovation and Incubation Centre has been renamed as PDEU Innovation and Incubation Centre

In principle approval as Business Incubator by MSME

Received full star rating (4/4) in the Institution's Innovation Council 2020-21 by the Institution's Innovation Council

130 Events Organized
1900 Applications
130 Incubatees
20k Students Sensitized

350⁺

Direct Employment Generated

INR 52cr⁺

Accumulated sales of Incubated Startups

130⁺

Startups Incubated

20K⁺

Student Sensitized

INR 36cr⁺

Funds raised (Individuals/ Angel Investors/VC Investors)

80⁺

IPR Filed

1900⁺

Applications Received

130 ⁺

Events Organised

INR 120cr⁺

Valuation of Incubated Startups

IIC Achievements
Startup Achievements

The University is awarded as Best University under Private University category at Prashansa Award 2020 in National Student Startup Meet 2020, for the outstanding performance in the area of student innovation and startups, on December 17, 2020, organized by Gujarat Student Start-up & Innovation Hub (i-Hub), Government of Gujarat.

The University is recognized among top 6 to 25 in ‘The University is recognized among top 6 to 25 in ‘Private / Self-Financed Universities Category (Band A)’ in Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) Ranking 2020 by MHRD, Govt. of India.’

The Incubation Centre is awarded under Best customer engagement category at Vibrant Start-Up and Technology Summit, 2019 organized by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Gujarat and GESIA IT Association

The University is awarded as Best University under Private University category at Prashansa Award in SSIP Annual Conference on Student Innovation, Start-ups and Ecosystem during June 6-7, 2019, organized by Education Dept., Government of Gujarat.

The University has been conferred with Special Jury Recognition, during 8th GIS Innovation Awards 2019 by Gujarat Innovation Society, for Creating Innovation Ecosystem to Promote Creativity, Innovation, Dedication and Commitment.

The Incubation Centre is recognized as " Incubation Centre with Prominent IP Culture 2019 ", for its exemplary structured Intellectual Property system and contribution to development of intellectual property, by Intellectual Property Protection Organization (IPPO) during IP Hall of Fame Honours, 2019.

The University has been recognized in Top 5 in "University or deemed to be University (Private/Self Financed)-Technical category" at National Level in ARIIA 2021 Ranking and the only one from Gujarat.

PDEU IIC has been awarded as an Incubation Centre with Prominent IP Culture at IP - Hall of Fame Honours 2021 organised by IP Promotion Outreach Foundation (IPPOF)

PDEU IIC has been rated with full star rating (4 out of 4 Star rating) in the Institution's Innovation Council 2020-21 by the Institution's Innovation Council 2020-2021 under the aegis of the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell, Government of India.

The Incubation Centre is recognized as "Incubation Centre of the Year with Prominent IP Culture", in recognition of outstanding contribution in the field of Intellectual Property, by Intellectual Property Protection Organization (IPPO) in IP Hall of Fame Honours, 2018.

Saltech Design Labs Private Limited

Awarded Affordable Sustainable Housing Accelerator (ASHA-India) by Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, under a subcomponent of Global Housing Technology Challenge - India, an initiative of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.

Torch It Electronics Private limited

Conferred with GIS Achiever's Award at 8th GIS AWARDS 2019.
2nd Runners-up in 'Healthtech' Category at Vibrant Start-up and Technology Summit (VSTS) IDEATHON 2019 organized by Department of Science and Technology, Gujarat and GESIA.
With pride, we share the news of TorchIT Electronics Pvt Ltd, a PDEU IIC incubated business managed by a PDEU alumnus, has been awarded the National Award 2020 by H.E. The President of India. For its inventiveness, Torch-IT has received more than 45 national and international accolades.

Imagine PowerTree Private Limited

Conferred with GIS Trendsetter Award at 8th GIS AWARDS 2019.
Recognised as Start-up of the Year with Prominent IP Culture 2018 by Intellectual Property Protection Organization (IPPO) in IP Hall of Fame Honours,2018.
Awarded for the ‘Outstanding Achievement in the Solar Sector for Rural Project, Solar Tree Tech & Project Innovation’ by EQ Internationals Gujarat State Award at the Vibrant Startup and Technology Summit Gujarat 2019.
Installed The World's Largest Solar Tree of 16 Kw and The World’s Third Largest Solar Tree of 10 Kw at Chala Lake in February 2021.
Selected for Leaders in Innovation Fellowships, 2021 run by The Royal Academy of Engineering, funded by the UK Government and Newton Fund.

Psioasis

Awarded for Innovative Start-up at the SSIP Annual International Conference on STUDENT INNOVATION, START-UPS AND ECOSYSTEM – 2019 organised by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat.

Envipure

Winner in Governance 2030 Category at Vibrant Start-up and Technology Summit (VSTS) IDEATHON 2019 organized by Department of Science and Technology, Gujarat and GESIA

Amounee Handloom (OPC) Private Limited

Winner in Women Centric Start-up Category at Vibrant Start-up and Technology Summit (VSTS) IDEATHON 2019 organized by Department of Science and Technology, Gujarat and GESIA.
Invited to be a part of Royal Academy of Engineering’s Leaders in Innovation Program.
Selected as a FINALISTS for the NICE Aarohana Business Plan Competition in February 2021.

Exomech Private Limited

Winner in 'Healthtech' Category at Vibrant Start-up and Technology Summit (VSTS) IDEATHON 2019 organized by Department of Science and Technology, Gujarat and GESIA.

Aisafe electronics solutions

2nd Runners-up in 'Security' Category at Vibrant Start-up and Technology Summit (VSTS) IDEATHON 2019 organized by Department of Science and Technology, Gujarat and GESIA.

Flow Mobility

1st Runners-up in 'Smart and Shared Mobility' Category at Vibrant Start-up and Technology Summit (VSTS) IDEATHON 2019 organized by Department of Science and Technology, Gujarat and GESIA.
Selected for Leaders in Innovation Fellowships, 2021 run by The Royal Academy of Engineering, funded by the UK Government and Newton Fund.

Bogie Sauf Private Limited

PLATINUM award winner in the field of Technology at Maker Fest Vadodara held on 6th-7th March 2021.

All that Dips

All that Dips, a startup incubated at PDEU IIC, is awarded the one of the Best Emerging Startups in India at the Gujarat Startup Award, 2021 organised by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India.