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Technology
Punjab Development Commission, Vibha, Maker Bhavan Forge Innovation Lab Partnership
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 08:33 PM
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Punjab Development Commission has teamed up with Vibha and Maker Bhavan Foundation to launch new innovation labs aimed at fostering local entrepreneurship and technology development.
Punjab Development Commission (PDC) has announced a collaboration with Vibha and Maker Bhavan Foundation to establish a series of innovation labs across the state. The partnership aims to create a conducive environment for budding entrepreneurs and technologists, providing them with resources and mentorship.
The labs will focus on nurturing local talent, facilitating prototype development, and encouraging the commercialization of innovative ideas. By leveraging the expertise of Maker Bhavan and the support of Vibha, the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between research and market application.
PDC officials said the first labs will open in the coming months, with plans to expand to additional districts based on demand and impact assessment. Stakeholders expect the project to boost the state’s tech ecosystem and generate employment opportunities.
The labs will focus on nurturing local talent, facilitating prototype development, and encouraging the commercialization of innovative ideas. By leveraging the expertise of Maker Bhavan and the support of Vibha, the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between research and market application.
PDC officials said the first labs will open in the coming months, with plans to expand to additional districts based on demand and impact assessment. Stakeholders expect the project to boost the state’s tech ecosystem and generate employment opportunities.