A university-wide celebration of the research, patents, start-ups and scholarship happening across SPU’s constituent institutions. Researchers, scholars, students and faculty come together on campus to share their work.
University Research Day 2026
Each year the university brings researchers and scholars together on campus to exchange knowledge and ideas.
Alongside the central gathering, every constituent institution is encouraged to organise its own events that promote a culture of research among students and faculty.
Scholars from across disciplines meet on campus to share their work.
Constituent colleges host talks, exhibitions and activities of their own.
The day invites both to take part, present and learn from each other.
CRI supports researchers from admission to Ph.D., through funding and publication, to patents and start-ups.
Coordinates admissions, regulations and scholar support across the university.
Seed money grants and financial support for publications, patents and conference participation.
The Sankalchand Patel Innovation & Incubation Foundation supports student start-ups.
Guides faculty and students through patent filing and intellectual property protection.
The priority areas where SPU focuses its research effort and funding.
Engineering, computing, science and management
Medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, AYUSH and allied health
Dedicated labs where students and faculty work on applied, industry-facing research.
Through the Student Start-up and Innovation Policy, SPU funds student projects that turn ideas into prototypes and start-ups. Support has grown sharply between rounds.
Journal of Integrative Health Research (JIHR)
Research across medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy and allied health sciences.
SPU Journal of Science, Technology and Management Research (SPU-JSTMR)
Research in science, engineering, computing and management.
Highlights from recent University Research Day celebrations on campus. Click a photo to view it full size.
The date marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai (1919–1971), Father of the Indian Space Programme, who was born and brought up in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. SPU dedicates its Research Day to his memory.
