AMBIKA MSU

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Empowering innovation through academic excellence and governance

About Maa Shakumbhari University

Maa Shakumbhari University (MSU), Saharanpur is a State University established under Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 2019 with the vision of providing inclusive, quality higher education and fostering innovation, research, and skill development across the region.

The university was inaugurated on December 2, 2021 by Honorable Home Minister Sri Amit Shah and Honorable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Sri Yogi Adityanath ji in the gracious presence of the Honorable Deputy Chief Minister Sri Dinesh Sharma and Honorable Union Education Minister Sri Dharmendra Pradhan.

The university serves as an academic and administrative hub for more than 217 affiliated colleges , playing a pivotal role in promoting entrepreneurship, industry collaboration, and student-led innovation.

Through strategic initiatives, academic partnerships, and incubation programs, MSU actively supports startups, faculty innovators, and student entrepreneurs, contributing to regional and state-wide economic development.

About Ambika Incubation Centre

An initiative of Maa Shakumbhari University
Ambika Incubation Centre location within MSU campus Ambika Incubation Centre within Maa Shakumbhari University Campus, Saharanpur

A Section 8 Company committed to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable startup ecosystems.

Who We Are

Ambika Startup Incubation Centre is a Section 8 company established to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development through a university-driven ecosystem.

Incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, Ambika operates as a not-for-profit organization committed to nurturing startups, innovators, and early-stage enterprises through structured mentorship, infrastructure support, and institutional governance.

Anchored at Maa Shakumbhari University, Ambika bridges academia, industry, and government to foster a transparent, accountable, and impact-driven innovation ecosystem.

Vision

To become a leading incubation centre that nurtures innovation-driven startups and empowers students to become job creators, driving inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurship in India.

Our Mission

  • Promote student entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Support early-stage startups with mentoring & resources
  • Enable compliance, governance, and industry linkages
  • Create a strong regional startup ecosystem

Objectives

To foster startups, enhance employability, enable research commercialization, and strengthen regional innovation ecosystems.

Governance & Compliance

As a Section 8 company, Ambika Startup Incubation Centre operates under strict regulatory and governance standards. All profits and surpluses are reinvested to advance the objectives of innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development.

Why Ambika Incubation Centre?

University-backed incubation model
Access to mentors & industry experts
Compliance & governance support
Strong academic & industry collaborations

University Association

Ambika Incubation Centre operates under Maa Shakumbhari University, Saharanpur, ensuring academic credibility, institutional support, and alignment with national innovation initiatives.

Through its network of affiliated colleges and partnerships, the centre effectively reaches students and innovators across the region.

Join the Ambika Innovation Ecosystem

Whether you are a student innovator, startup founder, or ecosystem partner, Ambika Incubation Centre welcomes you.

Apply for Incubation