I've been fascinated by experimentation, exploration, and the creation of new things since I was a child. I used to have an entirely different viewpoint than everyone else. This perspective has led me to the field of entrepreneurship, where I can not only fulfill my own dreams but also assist others in achieving theirs.
I've now been living that dream for 20 years, having mentored several tech startups. As a result, I've developed a strong desire to inspire and support others in their pursuit of technology-driven entrepreneurship and to provide them with the support I lacked when I launched my first startup.

The startups I mentored grew to a valuation of over 350 million and created over 2000 job opportunities. I am proud of what they have accomplished.

Founded the first startup accelerator programme in 2019 and has completed four cohorts since then. Awarded three times for obtaining extramural funding from government & non government bodies.

Thousands of students have been able to fly high in the world of entrepreneurial opportunities thanks to entrepreneurial ecosystem created by Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation (CIIF), Chitkara University. My job is to not only ignite their dreams, but also to mentor and support them throughout their journey from ideation to commercialization. The future of India is dependent on its future entrepreneurs. My life is now consumed in exploring opportunities to capture diversity and innovative ideas to bring the best ideas into this world.

Dr. Ashok K. Chitkara
Chancellor
Chitkara University



Dr. Madhu Chitkara
Pro Chancellor
Chitkara University



Mr. Mohit Chitkara
Vice President
Chitkara Educational Trust



Dr. Archana Mantri
Vice Chancellor
Chitkara University



Dr, Adarsh Aggarwal
Vice President
Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation

Great things happen to great oranisations. Chitkara University is no exception. The Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation (CIIF) can only exist at Chitkara University. Chitkara University embarked on its entrepreneurial journey when no one else in the region had. The path was neither easy nor straight. Only the tenacity and determination of its founders have kept it Going. Chitkara University is a truly entrepreneurial university.

Chitkara University deserves full credit for everything I've accomplished here. Because whatever I've accomplished was not done by me; it was the Chitkara University ecosystem that inspired me to do so. I'd also like to thank Chitkara University's great leaders and visionary founders, Dr. Ashok K. Chitkara, our Chancellor Sir, and Dr. Madhu Chitkara, our Pro-Chancellor Mam, who have always motivated and inspired us to do our best. Most importantly, I want to thank Mr. Mohit Chitkara, Vice President of the Chitkara Educational Trust and Director of the CIIF, for leading us from the front. My heartfelt gratitude goes to Dr. Archana Mantri, our Vice Chancellor Mam, for paving the way and ensuring the university's continued support for entrepreneurship.

Finally, and most importantly, I'd like to thank the incredible Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation team (CIIF). I've never worked with such a remarkable group of people, and nothing we've accomplished here would have been possible without their tireless, impact-driven efforts.