<h1>Private university partners with job platform and investment firm to launch India's first university-led startup launchpad for innovators under 30</h1> A private university collaborated with a job platform and investment firm to launch India's first university-led startup launchpad targeting innovators under 30. The initiative offers $1 million in funding, expert guidance, and incubation support. Registration is open until mid-August through an online portal. The program aims to nurture entrepreneurship among young founders through pitch competitions, investor presentations, and mentorship. Officials highlighted India's growing startup ecosystem and the role of universities in fostering innovation, citing statistics about startup growth and job creation in the country.