Vet varsity incubation centre catalyses student employment

In a significant stride toward fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the dairy sector, the Veterinary and Livestock Innovation and Incubation Foundation (VLIIF)—a Section 8 company—established at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) has successfully incubated Frontrunner Farmers Pvt Ltd (FFIN). FFIN recruited three students of the university.

Dr Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, Vice-Chancellor, said VLIIF, through its Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI), was emerging as a vital platform for translating research-driven ideas into high-impact start-ups. He said recruitment of the university’s students by FFIN, showcased how university-led incubation was translating into meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Sahil Sharma joined the firm as a field quality and compliance manager, Harshdeep Kaur will serve as a quality analyst in the product development lab, and Dr Simrandeep Singh will coordinate veterinary advisory and upstream research.

Dr PS Brar, Director of Research and Director, VLIIF, congratulated the team for their efforts in nurturing innovation and creating tangible outcomes through incubation and job creation.

Dr RS Grewal, Director of Extension Education and Director, VLIIF, said the initiative underscored the growing significance of incubation centres at universities serving as engines for innovation, student skill development and job creation.

Dr RS Sethi, Additional Director Research and Director, VLIIF, said the VLIIF was playing a pivotal role in transforming academic innovations into entrepreneurial ventures. The incubation of FFIN, which was focused on creating a “Farmer First” ecosystem for export-grade milk under the brand pureGEM, was a shining example of the mission in action. This partnership with FFIN not only supports Punjab’s dairy economy but also opens new avenues for our students by integrating them into cutting-edge industry roles.

Ludhiana