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VGU backs Tier II founders in Jaipur proving startups need not relocate for funding mentorship
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Published on 15 May 2026
Jaipur founders get pilots and capital without moving
Vivekananda Global University (VGU) in Jaipur is betting that India’s next founders will build from home as remote-first work and Tier II support programs expand. The university has supported 200-plus startups, enabled over Rs 20 crore in funding, and embeds incubation, mentorship, and early grants into academics—helping founders access pilots, mentors, and investors without relocating to metros.
- VGU supported 200+ startups and facilitated over Rs 20 crore
- MeitY Startup Hub GENESIS support targets Tier II and III founders
- Prototyping grants range from Rs 50,000 to Rs 10 lakh
- VGU deployed 100+ mentors and has Rs 1 crore in direct early funding
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