Invest Kerala | Campus Industrial Parks (CIPs) Scheme

The Campus Industrial Parks (CIPs) scheme by the Kerala Government is a transformative initiative to integrate academia and industry, fostering entrepreneurship among students. The program allows higher education institutions, including colleges, polytechnics, and ITIs, to establish industrial parks on campus, facilitating the immediate industrial production of research-developed products. With financial support for essential infrastructure, this scheme strengthens the role of educational institutions in driving economic growth, while also addressing the skill gap by enhancing student opportunities in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Bridging Academia, Industry & Entrepreneurship

The Campus Industrial Parks (CIPs) initiative by the Kerala Government represents a groundbreaking shift towards integrating education with industry. By allowing 25 selected higher education institutions to set up these parks, the project aims to transform both the academic and industrial landscapes. The emphasis on prioritizing industrial production in research outputs and fostering a stronger connection between educational institutions and industry highlights the government's commitment to addressing the skill gap and promoting entrepreneurship. With substantial financial support for infrastructure development, the CIPs are poised to enhance student startups and facilitate seamless industrial production from academic research, ultimately driving economic growth and innovation in Kerala.

Our Mission

The Campus Industrial Parks (CIPs) initiative by the Government of Kerala aims to revolutionize the academic landscape by integrating industry and education. This pioneering project seeks to foster entrepreneurship among students and strengthen the collaboration between educational institutions and industry. By converting research outputs into industrial production, CIPs will facilitate the immediate commercialization of innovative products developed within educational institutions. This initiative also seeks to address the skill gap by enhancing the synergy between academia and industry, thereby preparing students for real-world challenges.

Eligibility for Campus Industrial Parks:

To be eligible for setting up a Campus Industrial Park, both government and private educational institutions, including arts and science colleges, polytechnics, and ITIs, must meet specific criteria:

Land Requirement: The institution must possess a minimum of five acres of land. To establish a Standard Design Factory (SDF), at least two acres of land is necessary.
Application Process: Institutions must apply through the web portal of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Higher Education Department.
Approval Process: Eligible applications are forwarded by a district-level Site Selection Committee to a state-level apex committee, which reviews and issues the Private Industrial Estate Developer Permit.

Financial Support: Educational institutions selected for CIPs will receive financial aid of up to Rs 1.5 crore for infrastructure development and setting up Standard Design Factories, disbursed on a reimbursement basis.

The Kerala Government is extending substantial infrastructure support for the establishment of Campus Industrial Parks (CIPs) across the state. Each selected educational institution will receive up to ₹1.5 crore (₹20 lakh per acre) for developing essential infrastructure, including roads, electricity, drainage, and laboratory facilities. Additionally, a financial aid of ₹1.5 crore is available for setting up Standard Design Factories (SDFs) and related basic amenities. This funding will be provided on a reimbursement basis upon the completion of infrastructure facilities, ensuring that CIPs are equipped to foster entrepreneurship and enhance industrial production effectively.