USS SDEU – Skill Development & Entrepreneurship University, Punjab

Udham Singh Shaheed
Skill Development & Entrepreneurship University (upcoming)
Punjab, India

India’s First AI & Blockchain-Enabled University.
A collaborative landmark initiative of the Government of Punjab, Kamboj Foundation, and Shaheed Udham Singh Educational Society, transforming learners into earners. Our 32-acre smart campus in Kapurthala opens its doors for the inaugural academic session on 31 July 2026.

Vision & Mission

To establish a global epicentre of innovation that honours the indomitable spirit of Shaheed Udham Singh. We envision a Punjab where the youth are no longer job seekers but visionary creators, driving a regional renaissance through technology and leadership. By seamlessly blending our rich cultural heritage with the demands of the digital age, we aim to build an ecosystem where every student has the tools to compete on the world stage and redefine the boundaries of Indian entrepreneurship.

India’s first AI-empowered & blockchain-enabled university — transforming Punjab’s youth into industry-ready entrepreneurs.

Punjab’s Most Innovative University

Announced by the Government of Punjab on 29 August 2025, USS SDEU is dedicated to the memory of Shaheed Udham Singh. Backed by the Kamboj Foundation with ₹500 crore and a 32-acre campus in Kapurthala.

India’s first AI-empowered & blockchain-enabled university — transforming Punjab’s youth into industry-ready entrepreneurs.

Built for Punjab’s Future

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AI-Powered Campus

India’s first AI-empowered university — smart learning, smart administration.

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Industry Ready

Specialized New Age Programmes focused on vocational excellence.

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Linked Programs

Engineering, IT, Law, and Health Sciences graduates ready for the global market.

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World Campus

₹500 crore campus 2 KM from NH-1 — AC hostels, labs, and sports.

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Incubation Hub

Dedicated entrepreneurship center with mentors and seed funding.

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Scholarships

Up to 50% tuition fee waiver for merit, need-based, and sports achievements.

31 July 2026 • Milestone Event • Official Press Update

Historic MoU Signing Ceremony with International Academic and Industry Partners

Held on 31 July 2026, on the sacred Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Sardar Udham Singh Ji at his birthplace, Sunam Udham Singh Wala, Punjab. This landmark event marked the signing of strategic MoUs with International Academic and Industry Partners to establish a globally connected, industry-driven university focused on skill development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration.

Over 1,900 attendees from across India—comprising a diverse coalition of policymakers, government officials, academicians, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and community members—gathered to pay tribute to the immortal martyr and witness this historic occasion.

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We were honoured by the presence of:

S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan – Hon'ble Speaker, Punjab Legislative Assembly (Chief Guest)
Sh. Aman Arora – Cabinet Minister, Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Employment Generation & Skill Development
S. Harpal Singh Cheema – Cabinet Minister Finance
Sh.Barinder Kumar Goyal – Cabinet Minister for Water Resources, Mines and Geology, and Conservation of Land & Water
Sh. Jagdeep Goldy Kamboj – MLA, Jalalabad
Dr. Jameel-ur-Rehman – MLA, Malerkotla
Dr. Sandeep Singh Kaura Founder Chancellor (Designate) USS SDEU
Sh. Sunil Juneja – Head, Investor Facilitation, Invest Punjab

We were also privileged to welcome our international partners:

Thompson Rivers University, Canada – Mr. Justin Kohlman, Mr. Suraj Shah, Mr. Ranjit Shastry, Mr. Punit Kumra
ITE Education Services (ITEES) Singapore – Mr. Suresh Natarajan, Mr.Lim Boon Mr. Tiong, Mr. Fabian Cheong, Ms. Allan Tham, Eileen
Dassault Systèmes India – Mr. Tanuj Mittal, Mr. Ranjit Syal
Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Ms. Sumita Gupta, Ms.Tredeep Kaur

Our sincere thanks to every government representative, international partner, industry leader, volunteer, organizing committee member, and participant who made this historic initiative a success.

This was more than the signing of MoUs. It was the foundation of a future-ready university that will empower generations through world-class education, global partnerships, industry collaboration, innovation, entrepreneurship, and future-ready skills.

Inspired by the enduring legacy of Shaheed Sardar Udham Singh Ji, we remain committed to building an institution that contributes to the progress of Punjab, India, and beyond.

Udham Singh Shaheed
Skill Development & Entrepreneurship University (upcoming)
Punjab, India

Inaugural Session Countdown

Vision & Mission

Punjab’s Most Innovative University

First Academic Session: 31 July 2026 (Expected)