Startup Services

Punjab Start-up Cell has been set up at Punjab Infotech under the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Punjab. The role of the cell is to highlight, amalgamate and disseminate the resources, funding mechanisms, investments, incentives available at a single portal for Startups in Punjab or Startups looking to relocate to Punjab.

Startups desiring to get themselves registered with Startup Punjab may use the link Click here. Startup Cell also facilitates eligible registered Startups to apply for incentives as per Industrial and Business Development Policy, 2022. Startup Punjab portal provides a great interface for startups to connect. To have a hub and spoke model for startup ecosystem, Startup Punjab has created "Startup Punjab Hub" at STPI Mohali (branded as NEURON), in partnership with STPI Mohali, ISB & IKGPTU.

Startup cell is the nodal agency for developing the Startup Ecosystem in Punjab by organizing/ supporting various activities like Bootcamps, Awareness sessions, Hackathons, Incubator Round table Masterclass and other related activities to encourage entrepreneurship.

Nodal Officer:

Shri DPS Kharbanda, IAS                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Director Industries and Commerce, State Startup Nodal Officer, Administrative Secretary(IP) & CEO Invest Punjab