UP STARTUP MISSION · CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

CoE as Knowledge Centres

Specialist infrastructure, research and incubation for emerging technologies.

KNOWLEDGE & INNOVATION

Specialist support for innovation

The Government of Uttar Pradesh envisages the creation of world class infrastructure in the form of Centre of Excellence (CoE). CoE shall possess maturity and experience in incubation, exemplary standards of R&D and promote best practices for nurturing entrepreneurship.

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Centre of Excellence illustration with vision and innovation, governance and standards, and training and enablement — Knowledge, research & entrepreneurship

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

Proposed CoE network expansion

The establishment of 20 new Centres of Excellence (CoEs) over five years is proposed, and the proposals shall be evaluated and approved by the Empowered Committee (EC).

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STARTUPS & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Startup and technology focus

The intent is to create a world class Centre of Excellence which will house 50 most promising product based Startups from India and abroad in the domain of Emerging Technologies Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Blockchain, Additive Manufacturing and other deep tech areas as well as sectors like, Space-Tech, Defence-Tech, Agri-tech, Edu-Tech, Health-Tech and other areas of social or national importance.

Quantum computing
AI & machine learning
Blockchain
Additive manufacturing
Space-tech
Defence-tech
Agri-tech
Edu-tech
Health-tech

Infrastructure & mentorship

The CoE will provide complete support to the 50 selected startups in terms of infrastructure (incubation Centre, co working space, product testing labs, advanced computers etc.) and mentorship by onboarding key experts in the field of emerging technologies and management.

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Eligible host institutions

Host Institutes like Government and Private Technical colleges, Management institutes, R&D Institutes / Non-Profit Organization/ Corporates / Industry Associations shall be eligible to establish CoE. The proposals may be submitted independently by eligible entities, or may be invited through a formal Expression of Interest (EoI).

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EXPLORE & CONNECT

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BEFORE YOUR NEXT STEP

Connect research with practical support

Explore the published facilities and institutional focus below, then contact the relevant institution about access, programme availability and selection. A proposed facility and an operating service may have different access arrangements.