Funding Opportunities
Access capital to fuel your innovation journey through our diverse funding programs designed for entrepreneurs at various stages.
Funding Programs
GUIITAR COUNCIL offers various funding options to support innovators and entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey. Our programs are designed to provide not just financial support, but also mentorship and resources to ensure your success.
Eligibility Criteria
- Registered startup with operational history of at least 1 year
- Innovative product or service with validated market traction
- Clear growth strategy and expansion plans
- Revenue-generating business model
Application Process
- Submit detailed business plan and scaling strategy
- Financial assessment and business model evaluation
- Due diligence by external experts
- Presentation to investment committee
- Milestone-based fund disbursement with monitoring
Eligibility Criteria
- Novel invention, design, or creative work with commercial potential
- Clear IP ownership or assignment documentation
- Detailed plan for IP commercialization
- Commitment to share IP benefits with GUIITAR COUNCIL
Application Process
- Online Application using GUIITAR Council Portal
- Scrutiny by IPR Centre, GUIITAR Council & Invited for Presentation before the IPRSC
- Reject / Approved / Differed
- Financial Approval by ULSC
- Sanction Letter Issue
- Applicant Select IP Facilitator from GSFCU IP Facilitator List, NDA signing between IP Facilitator and Applicant, Document Sharing with IP Facilitator by Applicant
- IP Facilitator will generate Prior Art Search Report
- Patentable/Positive or Not Patentable/Negative
- IP filing by selected IP Facilitator as per the GSFC University Sanction letter, IPR Policy, SoP and Guidelines
Eligibility Criteria
- Any person up to the age of 35 years
- A school student of Foundational / Preparatory / Middle / Secondary level (Up to Class 12)
- A Diploma / Vocational / Undergraduate / Postgraduate / Doctoral student or an alumna / alumnus
- Any dropout from school / institute / university
Application Process
- Submit your application by creating an account on our web portal.
- Initial screening by GUIITAR COUNCIL team
- Pitch presentation to selection committee
- Due diligence and documentation
- Fund disbursement in milestone-based tranches
Funded Student Projects
Discover innovative projects from talented students that have received funding through our various grant programs. These projects showcase the creativity and problem-solving abilities of our next generation of entrepreneurs.
Ayurtrix - Three Folding Life
₹2,50,000Ayurtrix is working to increase the production of authentic Ayurvedic products to meet the growing demand and provide consumers with products that have the desired health benefits.
Bacterial Chroma: A Biopigment Factory
₹1,70,000Biological bacterial pigment with antimicrobial and potentially therapeutic uses. Offers significant potential for industrial applications and sustainable manufacturing.
Bio-Lastic: A Safe Future with Flowers
₹1,00,000BIO-LASTIC transforms flowers into biodegradable polymer, providing sustainable solutions for the future. Inspired by the beauty and abundance of flowers in ritual places, we harness their potential for environmental benefit.
Defense Robot
₹1,84,000Durable, Multi-terrain robot with advanced cameras and professional-grade design for unmatched reliability in critical operations and surveillance missions.
ESRT-ALOU - The Emotional Support Robot Teddy
₹88,000ALOU is designed to be a source of genuine comfort and companionship. The robot teddy bear serves as an emotional support system, providing tactile, conversational, and emotional engagement.
Emotion Detection through Speech using AI/ML
₹37,000Advanced signal processing and machine learning techniques to analyze vocal cues and identify human emotions in real-time, enhancing human-computer interactions for customer service and mental health monitoring.
Noise Monitoring System
₹1,19,000Low-cost Noise Monitoring System for the Atrium at Anviksha building to reduce noise disruption in nearby classrooms and offices, creating a conducive learning environment.
USV Neil
₹1,58,000Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
₹1,52,000Modular, eco-friendly, GPS-enabled vehicle built for high-stakes tasks like surveillance, industrial monitoring, military operations, and disaster response missions.
Supported Startups
These innovative startups have received funding and mentorship support through our various programs, successfully translating ideas into thriving businesses that address real-world challenges.