GNA University Research and Development Cell
GNA University Research and development cell, GU-RDC (previously known as Research Division) has been Established in the year 2016 to monitor PhD program and Research at the institute. To promote excellence in education, Research at GNA University is promoted with a clear approach to bringing quality in the research and providing solutions to the problems that exist in society. The University allocates a budget to various research activities in every session for investment and research expenditure.
University departments conduct various Seminars/ Workshops/ Conferences from time to time to encourage its faculty members and students to research participation.
Functions of GU-RDC
GNA University Research and development cell takes care of the following:
- University has its own Consultancy Policy and Research Policy. Research Advisory Committee has been established in the year 2016 with well-defined role of its members in the PhD Regulations.
- Promotes research at university by providing seed money to faculty for research projects since 2020.
- Signs MoUs and conduct various activities in collaboration to industries, academic and research institutions.
- Encouraging research oriented faculty members to submit research proposals to national agencies.
- Etablished GU-Technology Business Incubator (GU-TBI) and IPR cell that deals with university-industry linkage and innovation and Entrepreneurship Development
- University faculty effectively uses Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and have well defined consultancy policy to provide industrial consultancy.
- Research Students and research oriented faculty are allowed to use research institutions and laboratories for research purpose
About Us
GNA UNIVERSITY-TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATOR (GU-TBI)
GNA University- Technology Business Incubator (GU-TBI) is established by GNA University with the vision to address the appetite that converts an idea into startups which may affect millions in a productive way and help create a future breed of Entrepreneurs. GU-TBI has been registered as Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 with the name ‘GNA University-Technology Business Incubator’. GU-TBI support start-ups related to Agri-Tech, Internet of Things (IOT) & Automation, Drone Technology and EV Vehicles.
Pro vice Chancellor Message
We at GNA University are pledged to nurture the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship among our students and other aspirants through our Technology Business Incubator (GU-TBI). GU-TBI primarily provides them the office space, mentoring support, lab facilities, and a pool of industry experts helping them to kick start their startups. Besides, GU-TBI also extends full financial support in terms of soft loans/ Seed money to the early stage startups till the final commercialization stage. We also encourage young aspirants to be a part of the Incubation Innovation Center to get end-to-end hand-holding for their startups.
I invite the students, team workers, innovators and budding entrepreneurs to be a part of GU-TBI to turn their dreams into reality.
Facilities Available at GU-TBI:
- Well Furnished
- Fully AC Office Space with Wi-Fi Access for Start-ups
- 3-D Printing Lab
- Simulation Lab
- Manufacturing Lab
- Design Labs
- Prototyping Lab
- Mentoring Support
- Co-Working Spaces
- Pre-Seed/Seed Funding Support
- Mentor Network
Our Core Team
Head Incubation
Name: Mr. Kamaljeet Kainth
Designation: Head Incubation Center, GNA University Technology Business Incubator (GU-TBI)
Expertise: Design Thinking and Innovation, IOT, Artificial Intelligence, Managing Startups
Qualification: M.Tech, B.E (Electronics & Communication)
Experience in Years: 6 years
Student Advisory Board GU-TBI
Marketing Team
Name: Karandeep Daffu
Semester Branch: MBA 2
Designation: Marketing Executive (Trainee)
Name: Tanujvir Singh
Semester Branch: MBA 2
Designation: Marketing Associate (Trainee)
Name: Shristhi Thakur
Semester Branch: MBA 2
Designation: Marketing Executive (Trainee)
Name: Kavya
Semester Branch: BBA Sem 2
Designation: Marketing Assistant (Trainee)
Social Media & Promotion Team
Name: Amit Kumar
Semester Branch: BSC A/M Sem 4
Designation: Social Media & Promotion Executive
Name: Lajpat Rai Sharma
Semester Branch: BSC A/M Sem 4
Designation: Social Media & Promotion Associate
(Trainee)
Name: Manpreet Kaur
Semester Branch: BSC A/M Sem 4
Designation: Social Media & Promotion Associate
(Trainee)
Name: Aseem Maurya
Semester Branch: B.Tech CSE 4
Designation: Social Media & Promotion Associate
(Trainee)
Name: Harpreet Kaur
Semester Branch: BSC A/M 2nd Sem
Designation: Social Media & Promotion Assistant
(Trainee)
Innovation & Technical Project(s) Team
Name: Brayan Rai
Semester Branch: B.Tech CSE 6
Designation: Innovation & Technical Project(s)
Executive
Name: Suruchi
Semester Branch: B.Tech CSE 6
Designation: Innovation & Technical Project(s)
Associate
Name: Jaurjena Parmar
Semester Branch: B.Tech CSE 6
Designation: Innovation & Technical Project(s)
Associate
Name: Ranjodh Singh
Semester Branch: B.Tech CSE 8
Designation: Innovation & Technical Project(s)
Associate
Name: Sapreet Kaur
Semester Branch: B.Tech CSE 6
Designation: Innovation & Technical Project(s)
Assistant (Trainee)
Name: Arshpreet Singh
Semester Branch: B.Tech CSE 4
Designation: Innovation & Technical Project(s)
Assistant (Trainee)
Name: Gagandeip Singh
Semester Branch: B.Tech CSE 4
Designation: Innovation & Technical Project(s)
Assistant (Trainee)
Accounts Team
Name: Rishabh Kaura
Semester Branch: B. Com 4
Designation: Accounts Executive (Trainee)
Name: Sonali
Semester Branch: BBA Sem 2
Designation: Accounts Assocaite (Trainee)
Operations Team
Name: Manpreet Singh
Semester Branch: BOAT Sem 2
Designation: Operations Executive (Trainee)
Name: Shubhkaran
Semester Branch: Bhmct sem 6
Designation: Operations Associate (Trainee)
Name: Urvashi
Semester Branch: Bhmct sem 6
Designation: Operations Associate (Trainee)
Name: Jaskaran Singh
Semester Branch: B. Tech. CSE 2
Designation: Operations Assistant (Trainee)
Name: Palak Thakur
Semester Branch: BOAT 2
Designation: Operations Assistant (Trainee)
Programs
Our Incubate
Triangle Wheel
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Designistic
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Engineering Design Service & Solution Providers
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Krishak Mitra
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Kalki Aerospace
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Craft Krit
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GU-IIC
The Institution's Innovation Council established at GNA University intends to
strengthen the academia-industry linkage and endeavours to render an analytical
business solution.
GU-IIC motive is to develop a culture of Innovation and Research within the students
and school of the institute and also to provide accessibility and support with the
profound innovators and entrepreneurs to help and support the innovators of the
campus.
For the procedure and details of the GU-IIC Cell please refer to the
National Innovation and Start up Policy.
IPMC-CELL
The GNA University Intellectual Property Management and Commercialization Cell was established with the support of the Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST) and the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India to provide personalised mentorship from industry experts and professionals, helping students gain insights into the latest industry trends, career guidance, and skill development. This initiative fosters a culture of innovation, research, and entrepreneurship at GNA University.
The students, research scholars, faculty, innovators, and startups can secure their inventions, by filling:
For Students
The Patent Filing Service offered by the GU-IPMC Cell is a valuable resource for students who are keen on protecting their innovations. By providing guidance, mentorship, and professional support, the cell helps students navigate the complexities of the patenting process, allowing them to focus on their creative and research-driven pursuits while ensuring their intellectual property is legally protected.
For Faculty
GU-IPMC Cell assists faculty members in exploring options for commercialization and licensing of their patented innovations. By offering patent filing services, the IPMC encourages faculty members to pursue cutting-edge research and technological innovations.
For Innovators/Startup
Innovators/Startups (s) can protect their novel solutions to any problem by filling utility patents, Design Patents, Copyrights, and trademarks to not only secure their novel ideas but also to have an edge over other startups. Having an IPR is an additional asset of a company.
Where to Approach for Patent Filling?
Faculty/Staff/Students can share their novel ideas with GU-IPMC Cell at ipr.cell@gnauniversity.edu.in. GU- IPMC Cell will take care of the full confidentiality of your idea and process the ideas after signing a non-disclosure form.
Facilities Provided:
GNA University is an educational and research-focused institution that offers various resources and support systems for students and faculty involved in patent publication.
- University often conducts workshops or seminars to educate students and faculty about intellectual property (IP) laws, patent procedures, and patentability criteria.
- University provides access to legal experts or patent consultants who guide students and faculty through the patent application process, ensuring that their innovations are protected under intellectual property laws.
- The university provides financial support or stipends to cover the costs of patent filings. They may also offer help covering international filing fees or securing funds for innovation protection.
Events Organized:
Published Patent, Design Record 2024-2025 Patent Sheet
GU-CI
Centre for Innovation (GU-CI)
Centre for Innovation (GU-CI) is Centre at GNA University. Phagwara dedicated to promote and support the innovation, entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) among the students, staff and faculty. GU-CI is encouraging an ecosystem of knowledge driven enterprises to establish and prosper under organized scientific guidance. The prime objective of GU-CI to inculcate the spirit of design thinking, innovation, creativity, startup and entrepreneurship in students from the very first semester of their various diploma/graduation/master level. GU-CI has following programs for students/innovators:
a). Project to Product (P2P)
The unique program will provide the guidance and handholding to the innovate project ideas. Further, the ideas will be converted into prototypes which may generate various Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) or may be passed to pre-incubation for nurturing them into startups under the guidance of GU-TBI.
b). Skill Development Program
This program is designed with the aim of “Student for Students” to develop the technical skills of the budding innovators/students of various schools of Jalandhar, Kapurthala, SBS Nagar and Hoshiarpur region. This program offers various workshops/seminars/webinars on recent technologies like Artificial Intelligence/Internet of Things/Home Automation and etc. These seminars and hands on workshops will be delivered by the trained students of GU under the guidance of trained school of specific domain.
