COCHIN SHIPYARD LTD START-UP PROGRAMME ‘USHUS’
Outline (Programme Description)
The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Start-Up Programme, USHUS, is a flagship initiative with an initial corpus of ₹50 crore aimed at fostering innovation in the maritime sector. It offers funding through seed funds (up to ₹50 lakh), pilot grants (up to ₹1 crore), and equity investments. So far, CSL has successfully supported eight startups, including M/s NyQuest Innovation Labs Pvt Ltd, M/s Pelican Thermogenics Pvt Ltd, and M/s Xalten Systems Pvt Ltd. The programme focuses on advancing sustainable and cutting-edge technologies in shipbuilding and marine innovation. It underscores CSL’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and contributing to India’s maritime and technological growth.
‘USHUS’ PROGRAMME
CSL has launched a start-up policy to support start-ups in maritime sector.
Rs 50 Crs earmarked as initial corpus for the programme.
Funding Scheme
- Seed fund (up to 50 Lakh
- Pilot grant (up to 100 Lakh)
- Equity investment
Funded Start-Ups so far
- M/s NyQuest Innovation Labs Pvt Ltd
- M/s Pelican Thermogenics Pvt Ltd,
- M/s Xalten Systems Pvt Ltd,
- M/s Fuselage Innovations Pvt Ltd
- M/s Ensoverse Pvt Ltd
- M/s Vashishta Research Pvt Ltd
- M/s Asatrobo Technologies Pvt Ltd
- M/s Neiox Eco Cycle Pvt Ltd
Supporting Photographs/Images

Organizations involved in the development (logo/name) Cochin Shipyard Limited IIM Kozhikode IIT Madras |