Galgotias University, 247VC Launch EVE Program to Build Campus Startups

Galgotias University is collaborating with seed-stage venture capital firm 247VC to launch Entrepreneurship and Venture Excellence (EVE) Program. This initiative provides over 50,000 students with direct investor mentorship, startup knowledge, and institutional capital to turn raw prototypes into market-ready ventures.

Galgotias University has announced a long-term strategic partnership with leading seed-stage venture capital firm 247VC. The collaboration is for Entrepreneurship & Venture Excellence (EVE) Program. This initiative will bring real-world investing experience directly to the university's 50,000 students, establishing Greater Noida as a key hub for venture-ready talent.

Bringing Venture Capital Directly to Campus

Galgotias University will set up dedicated on-campus engagement spaces where student founders can interface directly with venture capital professionals.

Nurturing the Next Generation of Tech Founders

The partnership is Galgotias University’s multidisciplinary academic strength. Ranked 15th among private universities in India by the QS World University Rankings 2026, the institution has built deep industry ties with tech giants like Apple, Intel, and Infosys.

Managing Partner of 247VC, Yagnesh Sanghrajka, expressed strong optimism about the scale of this collaboration. "With 50,000 students having access to state-of-the-art technologies, this model will become a blueprint for university-VC partnerships. We are committed to transforming entrepreneurship from an aspiration into a structured, achievable outcome," Sanghrajka noted.

Managed by experienced operator VCs, 247VC specialises in tech sectors like advanced manufacturing, deep tech, and enterprise software, offering initial seed cheques of INR 4 to 5 crores. Through the EVE program, student innovators will gain the tools and institutional backing required to scale their businesses successfully.