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𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 | 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

After the successful completion of our first cohort, GUSEC is now inviting applications for the next cohort of the Women Angel Investment Certification Program.

This program is designed to empower women to confidently invest in startups and understand the world of angel investing.

👩‍💼 Who can apply:
• Women HNIs & Ultra-HNIs
• Business Leaders & CXOs
• Senior Professionals

📍 Mode: Virtual
📅 Date: To be announced soon

If you’re looking to explore startup investments and build your investor journey, this program is for you.

🔗 Apply now: https://herstart.in/angel-investment/

After sensitising 600 students in Phase 1, GUSEC, through its initiative Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation Centre (VSCIC) in partnership with UNICEF, successfully concluded the Tribal Region Bootcamp Program in the Narmada region—one of Gujarat’s aspirational districts.

The program was inaugurated by Shri N N Madhu (Additional Collector, SoU – Narmada–Rajpipla, Gujarat). His words were truly inspiring for both the team and the young innovators.

Over 100 young innovators from different schools across the Narmada region came together to explore ideas, solve real-world problems, and build their own prototypes.

During the bootcamp, students took part in interactive sessions and hands-on activities, focusing on problem identification, ideation, and prototyping.

The program concluded with teams presenting their ideas in front of a jury, marking their first step into the world of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Through the VSCIC Tribal Region Program, we aim to nurture innovation at the grassroots and bring forward ideas from tribal regions of the country.

A big thank you to all our partners, mentors, and participants for making this journey meaningful—along with Stembotix, our incubated startup, for supporting the on-ground implementation of the program.

🌐 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗖𝗖𝗜 𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

GUSEC was proud to be a part of GCCI GATE 2026, one of Gujarat’s premier trade expos, with a dedicated pavilion representing our thriving startup ecosystem.

𝟮𝟮 𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗖-𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 their innovative products and services to a diverse audience of industry leaders, investors, and visitors.

With an impressive footfall of ~30,000 visitors, the expo created meaningful opportunities—resulting in strong engagement, valuable conversations, and promising business leads for our startups.

This platform not only amplified visibility but also reinforced the growing strength of Gujarat’s innovation ecosystem.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) for their continued support in enabling such impactful opportunities for startups.

At GUSEC, we remain committed to empowering startups with the right exposure, networks, and growth pathways.

Big News! Applications are officially NOW OPEN for the NIDHI SSS Seed Funding program from GUSEC and DST!

Secure up to INR 50 Lacs in seed funding for your startup. We are seeking innovators in & more deep tech sectors.

Don’t wait!

Deadline: May 31, 2026
Apply Now: gusec.in/nidhisss

Great startups are built by great teams.

As part of the herSTART 5.0 Bootcamp Program, our cohort explores “Leading and Building Teams.”

Led by Mr. Swarup Pandya, Senior Manager - Partnerships & GTM at IIMA Ventures, this session will help our shortlisted women entrepreneurs understand how to build, lead, and scale strong teams that drive startup success.

📅 April 27, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

✨ Because behind every successful startup is a strong, aligned team.

𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 | 𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝘅 𝗚𝗩𝗙𝗟

GUSEC, in collaboration with GVFL successfully concluded a "Pitching Day", creating a strong platform for startups to connect with institutional investors.

9 promising startups from our ecosystem presented their ventures to the GVFL team—showcasing innovation across sectors, strong business models, and scalable vision.

This session was not just about pitching—it was about:

• Gaining strategic feedback
• Understanding investor expectations
• Building pathways for future funding opportunities

At GUSEC, we continue to bridge the gap between innovation and capital, enabling startups to take confident steps towards growth and scale.

We extend our sincere thanks to the GVFL team for their time, insights, and continued support to the startup ecosystem.

Funding is not just about raising capital—it’s about raising it right. 💡

As part of the 5.0 Bootcamp Program, our cohort dives into
“Fundraising Strategies for Startups.”

Led by Mr. Amit Singal—Partner at Indicorn Angels, Fluid Ventures & Realtime (RTAF)—this session will help our shortlisted women entrepreneurs understand how to approach investors, structure their raise, and build strong fundraising strategies.

📅 April 24, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

✨ Because the right strategy turns conversations into capital.

We are proud to share that one of our incubated startups, Booz Mobility has raised a strategic investment led by TVF – The Viral Fever (creators of Panchayat, Tripling, Permanent Roommates), at a valuation of ₹15 Cr.

This collaboration marks an exciting step towards blending content with electric mobility, redefining how India experiences EV adoption.

At GUSEC, it’s inspiring to see our startups pushing boundaries and building innovative, experience-driven solutions for the future.

Kudos to the team at Booz for this remarkable milestone!

Behind every successful startup is strong financial clarity.

As part of the 5.0 Bootcamp Program, our cohort continues with an expert session on “Finance 101 for Startups.”

Led by Mr. Vikrant Potnis, Founder, FundEnable, this session will help our shortlisted women entrepreneurs understand key financial concepts, unit economics, and funding readiness.

📅 April 22, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

✨ Because numbers tell the real story of your startup.

Great startups don’t just build products — they tell powerful stories. 🚀

As part of the 5.0 Bootcamp Program, our cohort moves ahead with an expert session on “The Art of Storytelling for Startups.”

Led by Mr. Vijay Kakwani, Author & Storytelling Coach, this session will help our shortlisted women entrepreneurs craft compelling narratives that connect, engage, and inspire.

📅 April 20, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

✨ Because stories make ideas unforgettable.

🚀 Our Startups at GATE 2026

Proud to showcase the strength of innovation from GUSEC, Gujarat University as our supported startups exhibit at the GCCI Annual Trade Expo (GATE 2026).

📍 Hall 10 | B-223, 224, 225, 246, 247, 248
📅 16–18 April 2026
📌 Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar

From deep-tech to mobility, agri-innovation to SaaS — our startups are building solutions for real-world impact and global scale.

We invite you to visit, interact, and explore collaboration opportunities with these promising ventures.

Come witness innovation in action.