About SPPU RPF
SPPU Research Park Foundation is a section 8 company fully owned by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).
It is established to promote research based entrepreneurship as well as providing co-location facility to industry for Research and Development. It is a ‘gateway’ for SPPU to take the research to industry and society at large. It provides an opportunity for industry and academia to come and work together for addressing the challenges of mutual interests. SPPU Research Park Foundation provides opportunities for students for skill enhancement through working on real life problems, carry out research towards their academic fulfilment, gain practical experience and employment prospects by working on cutting edge technologies.
Overview
At SPPU RPF, we aim to nurture ideas that hold the potential to transform industries and societies. By providing incubation facilities, funding opportunities, technical support, and mentorship, we empower startups and researchers to scale their solutions effectively. Our focus spans diverse sectors, including biotechnology, information technology, sustainable development, and advanced manufacturing. Through partnerships with academic institutions, corporates, and government bodies, we strive to bridge the gap between research and commercialization, creating tangible impacts on the economy and society.
Key Highlights:
- Comprehensive incubation programs for startups at different stages.
- Collaboration opportunities with national and international organizations.
- Access to cutting-edge resources like the Makers Lab and Product Bank Portal.
- Active support for intellectual property rights (IPR) protection.
🚀 Incubation Programs
Comprehensive incubation programs supporting startups at idea, prototype, and growth stages.
🌍 Global Collaboration
Strong partnerships with national and international organizations to accelerate innovation.
🧪 Advanced Resources
Access to Makers Lab, Product Bank Portal, and cutting-edge prototyping infrastructure.
🛡️ IPR Protection
Active guidance for patents, copyrights, designs, and technology readiness.
Vision
To be a leading innovation hub that drives sustainable economic growth by translating research into transformative technologies and entrepreneurial ventures.
Mission
- Foster a thriving ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Support startups from ideation to commercialization.
- Promote collaborative R&D with academia, industry & government.
- Encourage sustainable and inclusive growth.
- Cultivate creativity and intellectual property protection.
Who Are We?
We are a dedicated team of innovation enablers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and academicians working as the innovation wing of Savitribai Phule Pune University. SPPU RPF operates as a multidisciplinary platform bringing together students, faculty, industry leaders, and policymakers to drive impactful innovation.
- Empowering young entrepreneurs to realize their dreams
- Bridging academic research with real market needs
- Providing a nurturing ecosystem for breakthrough ideas
What We Do
Mentorship, infrastructure, funding guidance, and market access.
Patent filing, policy guidance, and innovation protection.
Partnerships with corporates, academia, and government bodies.
Workshops, seminars, and training programs.
IPR Support
- Comprehensive IPR policy guidance
- End-to-end patent, copyright & design filing support
- Technology commercialization & investor connect
- Technology transfer and industry linkage
- Capacity-building workshops and seminars
Centre for Research Innovation & Commercialization (CRIC)
CRIC is a flagship initiative aimed at converting groundbreaking research into scalable commercial ventures.
- Technology transfer to industries
- Advanced prototyping & development facilities
- Entrepreneurship & incubation support
- IP management & commercialization
