About this programme
PESU Venture Labs - Venture Studio — Up to ₹10,000 per team for program costs (APIs/hosting/tools) post-checkpoint 1; graduating startups eligible for further investment from the PESU Venture Labs fund (up to $200K per startup, per public reporting) — Teams of 2-6, primarily PES University engineering students (3rd/5th/7th semester), any department/year; no strict academic requirement; each member should have a clear technical role. It is run by PES University Innovation and Incubation, Bengaluru.
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in ai/ml and nlp · iot, robotics, and sensors · cybersecurity and cloud · computer vision, 3d, and ar. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who can apply
Teams of 2-6, primarily PES University engineering students (3rd/5th/7th semester), any department/year; no strict academic requirement; each member should have a clear technical role.
Documents you’ll typically need
- Business registration / incorporation certificate
- PAN (and GST registration, where applicable)
- Identity and address proof for the applicant / directors
- A short description of your business or project
The exact checklist depends on the programme and your specifics.
Frequently asked
Who runs this programme?
PESU Venture Labs - Venture Studio is offered by PES University Innovation and Incubation, Bengaluru. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
Reviewed July 2026. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.