Chitkara University

Chitkara University is a large private multidisciplinary university in Rajpura, Punjab, with an industry-oriented, innovation-led character. Its location near Chandigarh and surrounding industrial clusters connects corporate R&D teams with regional manufacturers, technology firms, and MSMEs. A Department of Science and Technology–established Technology Enabling Centre provides a formal route for industry problem-solving, joint development, prototyping, technology assessment, and commercialization, supported by central instrumentation and a dedicated IP cell. Competitive national funding, including support from the Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology, combines with consultancy, technology transfer, and an incubator offering mentoring, grant access, and investor connections.