Vet Varsity Incubation Centre Catalyzes 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 has successfully incubated Frontrunner Farmers Pvt. Ltd. (FFIN). FFIN recruited three students of Vet Varsity.
City Air News
Jul 21, 2025 06:56
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Ludhiana, July 21, 2025: 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 has successfully incubated Frontrunner Farmers Pvt. Ltd. (FFIN). FFIN recruited three students of Vet Varsity.
Dr. Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, Vice Chancellor said that VLIIF, through its Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI), is emerging as a vital platform for translating research-driven ideas into high-impact startups. He said that recruitment of our students by FFIN, showcases how university-led incubation is translating into meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Mr. Sahil Sharma has joined as Field Quality and Compliance Manager, Ms. 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. P.S. Brar, Director of Research and Director, VLIIF, congratulated the VLIIF 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 emphasized that this initiative underscores the growing significance of incubation centres at universities serving as engines for innovation, student skill development, and job creation.
Dr R S Sethi, Additional Director Research and Director, VLIIF said that VLIIF is playing a pivotal role in transforming academic innovations into entrepreneurial ventures. The incubation of FFIN, which is focused on creating a "Farmer First" ecosystem for export-grade milk under the brand pureGEM™?, is a shining example of this 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.
