HDFC Limited Innovation Hub
About Us
The HDFC Limited Innovation Hub is a collaborative ecosystem where research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and design-led thinking come together to address emerging market challenges. Designed to inspire experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Hub empowers students, faculty, researchers, and entrepreneurs to transform ideas into real-world solutions through hands-on learning, cutting-edge facilities, and industry engagement.
Key Highlights
Designed for Creation and Collaboration
Co-working and Collaboration Spaces
Flexible workspaces featuring meeting rooms, collaboration areas, and a dedicated podcast studio that encourage idea exchange, interdisciplinary teamwork, workshops, distinguished lectures, and community engagement.
Info Edge Center for Entrepreneurship
The Info Edge Center for Entrepreneurship nurtures entrepreneurial thinking through academic programmes, mentorship, startup incubation, and experiential learning. It empowers students to transform ideas into scalable ventures while fostering a culture of innovation across campus.
Robotics Lab
The Robotics Lab supports research and hands-on learning in robotics, autonomy, and intelligent systems. Students and researchers work on drones, underwater robotics, autonomous vehicles, and AI-driven technologies to develop solutions for real-world challenges.
DS Brar Center for Girls and Women in STEM
A dedicated space committed to advancing the participation and leadership of girls and women in STEM through mentorship, community building, and inclusive learning opportunities.
Innovation Café
A collaborative social space where students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and visitors connect, exchange ideas, and spark new collaborations in an informal setting.
From Ideas to Impact
Innovation at the HDFC Limited Innovation Hub extends beyond the classroom. Through entrepreneurship programmes, faculty-led research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and startup incubation, students are encouraged to transform ideas into impactful solutions.
Key initiatives include:
- Plaksha Summer Innovation Program (PSIP):
A student-led initiative that enables participants to transform ideas into prototypes through mentorship and hands-on learning. - Plaksha Launch Accelerator Program (PLAP):
A pre-seed accelerator supporting early-stage ventures with mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to resources.
Student Ventures
Students at the HDFC Limited Innovation Hub are building technology ventures across cybersecurity, accessibility, artificial intelligence, and education technology, demonstrating how research and innovation translate into real-world impact.
Featured Ventures:
- Pinwheel Labs
Developing AI-powered cybersecurity solutions that automate audit workflows. The venture was selected among the top teams for pre-incubation support through ISB's Technology Entrepreneurship Programme. - Rhosigma Labs
Building assistive technologies to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. The venture received pre-incubation support through ISB's Technology Entrepreneurship Program. - Cyber Unbound
Providing industry-focused cybersecurity training using professional tools to prepare learners for careers in cybersecurity. The startup was selected for the DECODE 2.0 acceleration program. - Lectrify
An AI-powered learning platform that creates personalised study experiences using the protégé effect. The venture secured first place at the Plaksha Summer Innovation Program (PSIP).
Innovation Beyond the Lab
The HDFC Limited Innovation Hub encourages students to apply technology and interdisciplinary thinking to real-world challenges. Through faculty collaborations, industry partnerships, and community-focused projects, students develop solutions with meaningful societal impact while strengthening their leadership and problem-solving skills.
Faculty Projects
- Prof Navjot Kaur (Assistant Professor)
- Developing biosensors and biopesticides to detect crop diseases early and reduce chemical pesticide use.
- Exploring agricultural land as a carbon sink to enhance soil fertility and combat climate change.
- Prof Shashank Tamaskar (Associate Professor)
- Reduced the cost of sugarcane harvest timing tests by 100x, leading to commercialization and pilot projects with sugar mills.
- Developed INR 25 sucrose strips and AI models using satellite and drone imagery for cost-free crop assessments.