Welcome to GUSEC
Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC) is one of India's leading startup support systems, which has set an unprecedented benchmark by facilitating at zero-cost. Right in the heart of Gujarat University, with an ever-growing infrastructure, 100+ innovative tech and non-tech startups, GUSEC has played a pivotal role in shaping and nurturing the startup ecosystem in Gujarat.
STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
Empowering Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs
The Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC) is an institutional pioneer in India's startup ecosystem. Operating directly within Gujarat University, GUSEC eliminates early financial and infrastructural barriers to empower raw ideas into scalable commercial enterprises.
By providing access to state-of-the-art labs, creative collaborative workspaces, mentorship networks, and vital seed funding resources, GUSEC bridges the massive gap separating student innovators from corporate reality. The platform enables non-tech as well as tech-driven dreamers to design impactful prototypes.
To date, the council has supported hundreds of startup initiatives, cultivated thousands of experimental minds, and nurtured sustainable employment paths across the state. GUSEC continues to redefine ecosystem rules by deploying inclusive business programs designed around an absolute zero-cost approach.
Incubation
Our Institutional Impact
Our Journey
Pioneering the university innovation culture and implementing change frameworks recognized across national and state ecosystems.
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Aug 21, 2015
Empowering Innovation
Gujarat University hosts Vice-chancellors of all universities of Gujarat to discuss the role of universities in empowering and enabling innovation.
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Feb 26, 2016
Formal Inauguration
GUSEC is formally inaugurated in the Gujarat University Campus.
Nov 16, 2017
West Wing Expansion
Shri Harkesh Mittal inaugurates the Extension Premises of the GUSEC West Wing.
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✦ Major Milestone
Jan 21, 2018
Presidential Laudation
Hon'ble President of India lauds efforts of GUSEC during his speech at GU's Annual Convocation Ceremony.
Mar 3, 2018
Startup-School Forum
GUSEC organises the Startup-School Forum under its i4 Program.
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Mar 11, 2018
Policy Framework
Shri Suresh Prabhu inaugurates the Gujarat University Startup & Innovation Policy.
Jan 5, 2019
Indian Army MoU
Gujarat University signs an MoU with the Indian Army to research and innovate solutions in the defence sector.
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Jan 31, 2019
herSTART Inception
GUSEC inaugurates herSTART as a way to encourage women's entrepreneurship in and around the state of Gujarat.
Aug 2, 2019
IP Emerging Campus
Owing to the efforts of GUSEC, Gujarat University was selected as the 'IP Emerging Campus of the Year (Non-Legal) 2019' by IPPO.
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Mar 4, 2020
MeitY TIDE Node
GUSEC is recognised as a nodal institute under the Technology Incubation & Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE) Scheme from MeitY, Govt. of India.
Apr 2, 2020
Breakthrough Accelerator
GUSEC & UNICEF launch the Breakthrough Accelerator to urge innovators across India to find novel solutions to mitigate the effects of COVID-19.
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Oct 3, 2020
10 Crore Seed Fund
GUSEC sets up a INR 10 Crore Seed Fund for startups with the support of NSTEDB, DST, Government of India.
Oct 19, 2020
accelerateBHARAT
GUSEC launches accelerateBHARAT, an accelerator to support startups working with emerging technologies.
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Nov 20, 2020
CIF 2.0 Launch
GUSEC & UNICEF inaugurate the second edition of the Children Innovation Festival (CIF 2.0).
Dec 17, 2020
Best University Award
Gujarat University was bestowed with the 'Best University' Award under SSIP, Govt. of Gujarat, for a staggering 4th consecutive year.
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Mar 8, 2021
herSTART Summit
GUSEC & UNICEF organised the herSTART Summit, an International Confluence on developing new opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Dec 20, 2021
Shark Tank Features
Booz becomes the first GUSEC startup to feature on Shark Tank India, followed by Alpino Foods & Bebe Burp.
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Feb 17, 2022
Children Innovation
GUSEC & UNICEF Inaugurate the Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation.
Mar 7, 2022
MSME Host Institute
GUSEC became a Host Institute under the MSME Innovation Scheme, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India.
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Mar 15, 2022
National Roundtable
GUSEC & UNICEF organise a National Roundtable on Developing an Innovation Ecosystem for School Children & Youth.
Mar 24, 2022
Startup India Seed Fund
GUSEC is selected under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
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2022 – '24
Strategic Upgrades
Expanded operational frameworks into specialized Deep-Tech fields, Green Energy, and Sustainability lines.
2025 – '26
A Decade of Legacy
Solidifying international capital matchmaking pipelines and herSTART Accelerator Demo Days.
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Our Initiatives
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herSTART
herSTART is GUSEC's flagship initiative dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs across India. Launched in 2022 by the Hon'ble President of India, the initiative has emerged as one of the country's leading platforms for supporting women-led innovation and entrepreneurship.
Through a structured journey comprising bootcamps, accelerator programs, and demo days, herSTART provides aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs with access to mentorship, incubation support, funding opportunities, networking, industry connections, and a strong entrepreneurial community.
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Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation Centre (VSCIC)
The Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation Centre (VSCIC) is a first-of-this-kind initiative by GUSEC, established in partnership with UNICEF, to nurture and support young innovators. The initiative provides dedicated incubation support, including mentorship, guidance, and prototyping assistance.
By encouraging curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving, VSCIC empowers young minds to explore, create, and innovate while developing the confidence needed to become future changemakers.
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Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skills (IIES)
The Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skills (IIES) is an initiative focused on developing innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-relevant skills among students, professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and organizations.
Through its diverse programs and expert-led learning experiences, IIES equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
GUSEC Hubs
Paths to
Innovate
Mentors
Protect your intellectual properties and secure innovations seamlessly.
Startup Hirings
Discover top-tier talent or find your dream career within our ecosystem.
Funding and Grants
Fuel your breakthrough ideas with non-dilutive milestones financial aid.
Programs
Join structured acceleration bootcamps curated by field veterans.
Incubated Startup
Explore thriving portfolio companies scaling deep technology solutions.
Our Partners
Our Patrons
Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council
1st Floor, Atal-Kalam Research Park Building,
Gujarat University Area,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380009
CIN No:
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GST No:
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``It is a matter of great pride for me to launch the herSTART platform dedicated to women entrepreneurs in this startup-friendly university. I am confident this platform will play an important role in boosting the women entrepreneurs-led innovation and startup ecosystem. It will also be an effective platform to connect women entrepreneurs with government and private undertakings``
“I am told that through Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC), several new startups are being supported, and that Council for Innovation & Skill Development has also been created. This is a very significant contribution to make students self-reliant. I believe that employability, and enabling students to become self-reliant, and employable, should be a top priority of today’s universities.”
``I am delighted to see how GUSEC is making every possible effort to support not only tech startups but startups from other domains as well.``
“Gujarat University is one of the first universities in the country to come up with such a policy, and I welcome this initiative. I assure you my full support and I ask you to draft a policy to scale this nationally.”
“At GUSEC, I have seen best innovations which are being developed to address the most complex problem we are facing in our day-to-day life. I congratulate GUSEC for taking these significant efforts in the field of startups and entrepreneurship.”
“Prior to 2014, entrepreneurship was merely an exception rather than a rule or a norm. There has never been a more opportune moment for young Indians to succeed than now. Innovation, innovation and innovation is the mantra going forward. Innovation is going to drive our future. The government is making efforts to connect startups with its ecosystem so that government's procurement requirements can be met with innovative solutions by startups.``
“I am happy that Gujarat University under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor is introducing new innovative initiatives, making it #1 in several endeavours. More universities should ponder upon GU's startup initiatives and encourage new technology and talent. There was a time when people would not take startups seriously; people who didn’t believe in themselves but we are grateful to the Hon'ble Prime Minister who recognised the potential of every child, man and woman.`` remarked the Hon'ble Governor of Gujarat.``
“GU is one of the oldest and renowned universities of Gujarat and always comes up with new initiatives. One such initiative is the establishment of GUSEC which has done exceptionally good work in the startup ecosystem within three years of its operation.”
“I’m pleased to become a part of the launch of the MOOC for children innovators and the Coffee Table Book today. Ideas have always been in abundance, but most of them remain ideas due to a lack of platforms. Our Hon’ble Prime Minister has envisioned platforms like GUSEC to facilitate innovation. It is because of that vision that we’ve gathered here today. Everything comes down to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, a vision that startups are boosting by generating jobs and encouraging innovation.”
“I am happy to know about the noteworthy efforts taken up towards supporting startups by Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC) and I extend my best wishes for the success of the Gujarat University Startup and Innovation Policy.”
“I’m delighted to see these young innovators today. We’re on our way to making innovation a reality in the state and the country, and inspiring the young generation to innovate as well. Gujarat University & GUSEC have turned out to be exceptional startup support systems. I would encourage other universities in other states to follow the GUSEC model to encourage entrepreneurship in the country. Gujarat University has displayed immense progress and has become the pride of Gujarat.”
“A few years ago I inaugurated GUSEC, and I am pleased and satisfied at how the organisation has grown and scaled. GUSEC is a model startup support system that all universities should follow.``
“Gujarat is ranked #1 state to startup and herSTART is a perfect initiative to encourage our young girls to start up.”
“ I can say with confidence that no University in the country has the quality and level of innovators and startups like Gujarat University does, and I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to GUSEC for the same.”
“Major companies like Apple, Microsoft, Facebook etc. started as startups a few years ago. Today’s startups take us to new direction and perspective with research students being the direct beneficiaries of MoU with Gujarat University.”
“GUSEC startups are developing innovative solutions. We look forward to working with these young innovators in solving city’s law enforcement and traffic issues by deploying their innovations.”
“GUSEC is an incredible space in Ahmedabad for both hardware and software startups, one of the best in the country.”
