Background
Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST) steering the Punjab State Innovation Council (PSInC) Initiative supported by the Government of Punjab. Under PSInC, PSCST has taken pioneering initiative to Map Research & Innovation Landscape of Industry including their technological challenges in collaboration with Technology Enabling Centre, Panjab University. In order to address the unmet needs of industry, PSCST has launched Capstone Project Initiative.
This Initiative aims to strengthen Punjab’s Research and Innovation Ecosystem by providing students exposure to industry challenges, fostering practical learning and promoting innovative problem-solving. It bridges the gap between academic knowledge and industry needs, equipping students with valuable insights and industrial experience. The primary objective of the Capstone Project Initiative is to encourage Diploma/UG/PG/Ph.D. students from Engineering & Sciences backgrounds to work on practical and industry-relevant problems.
Objectives of Program
- Addressing Industry Unmet needs.
- Foster Industry-Academia Collaborations.
- Enhance Practical Learning among Diploma/UG/PG/Ph.D. students of Engineering & Sciences.
- Develop Critical Problem-Solving Skills.
- Strengthen Punjab’s Research & Innovation Ecosystem
Guidelines & Eligibility for Capstone Project
To ensure a structured and impactful approach, the following guidelines and eligibility criteria have been defined:
Eligibility Criteria
The program is open to Diploma (Polytechnic), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Doctorate (Ph.D.) students from recognized institutions of Punjab.
- Eligible disciplines include:
- Engineering (Diploma/BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech/Ph.D.)
- Sciences (M.Sc/Ph.D.)
Team Composition:
- Students from Diploma /Undergraduate are encouraged to apply as a team comprising 3–5 members. The Postgraduate & Ph.D. students may submit application individually.
- The application for Capstone Project to have mentor from same Host Institution.
Capstone Project Timeline
- Timeline for Completion of Project is max. 1 year. Students are encouraged to submit the solution at earliest.
- Mid-Term Review of Capstone Project be conducted to record progress and take industry feedback.
- Final Review be conducted at project completion to evaluate outcomes and industry impact.
- Certificate for 'Innovation Fellowship' be issued to students who successfully complete their Capstone Projects.
Funding Support
- Funding support of Rs. 0.75-1 Lac including fellowship (upto 40% of Grant), contingency, travel to be provided per Capstone Project by PSCST. Selection Committee may decide the budget based on industry challenge, duration of project, qualification etc.
- Funds would be disbursed by PSCST to Host Institution through Mentor, who will be responsible for implementation of project. Institutions/Mentor to ensure tangible outcome of project and submit UC/SOE reports after finalization of Project.
Selection Process
- The initial screening of applications will be done by a committee. The screened applications will be evaluated by the Expert Group for selection of Capstone projects.
- The result be released on website of PSCST.
Application Submission for Capstone Edition - II
Download Industry Challenges Statements
Last date to submit proposals :10.03.2026 by 05:00 PM.
List of Students selected under Capstone Edition - II
For any information contact - Joint Director (R&SFD),Email- dk.bakshi@punjabmail.gov.in