Grant Funding up to Rs.5 lakh for Proof of Concept / Prototype Development / Prototype validation. Focus Areas: Sustainable ingredients/materials for feed, food and nutrition. Call open from 7 May till 17 May 2025 Read more
Deadline Extended till 10 May 2025. The Fellowship Program at Venture Center provides a unique opportunity for innovators and entrepreneurs to leverage Venture Center's innovation ecosystem and mentoring support to explore, refine, and advance their ideas, while benefiting from a stipend to cover personal expenses. Read more
Deadline Extended till 10 May 2025. Kickstarter Initiatives projects (KI Project) aim to help healthcare technology entrepreneurs close key gaps in their technology advancement/ de-risking/ validation/ deployment projects via targeted interventions. Support / Work orders for key interventions worth up to INR 10 lakhs. Read more
Before entering the market, understanding your medical device classification is crucial in navigating the US FDA regulatory pathway. Misclassification of your device can cost time, money, and effort. Ensure your medical device is on the right track with our whitepaper on the FDA medical device classification system. Explore risk-based classification and how to further navigate the USFDA regulatory pathway today Read more
India's largest technology incubator hosted by CSIR’s National Chemical Laboratory, has aided over 750 science-based startups since its inception in December 2006. The incubator offers a robust innovation ecosystem, providing comprehensive support like mentoring, funding, scientific assistance, incubation, and specialized resource centers. As an approved incubator by DST-NSTEDB, Venture Center collaborates with organizations including BIRAC, DST, Atal Innovation Mission, MeitY, and the Defence Innovation Organisation, demonstrating its commitment to nurturing startups at different lifecycle stages.
We kicked off our book club on Cal Newport's 'Deep Work' with a reflective and engaging session facilitated by Namita. We explored what deep work means, different working styles, childhood influences on focus, and conducted a distraction audit — unsurprisingly, phones topped the list. Read more
At a recent talk, Ankush Datar—investment professional, fitness enthusiast, and now author—broke down the simple truths behind both getting fit and getting rich. Turns out, they have more in common than we think. Read more
Venture Center recently hosted an insightful fireside chat with Dr. Vijay Kelkar, one of India’s most distinguished economists and policymakers. The session delved into critical issues surrounding India's science and technology ecosystem, government investments in research, and the role of knowledge in shaping policy. Read more
We had the pleasure of hosting nearly 50 participants, whose visit included a tour of our facilities, discussions on the French incubation landscape, and exchanges on potential collaborations in life sciences and health. Read more
Dr. Kannan's seminar explored challenges in treating brain disorders, focusing on the blood-brain barrier, glial cells, and neuroinflammation. He spoke about his novel hydroxyl dendrimer-based drug delivery platform with promising results. Read more
Through this workshop, facilitated by Soulsphere Pune, participants explored mindfulness through playful activities, expressive arts, and meditation. They also learnt about practical wellness strategies to foster engagement, meaningful connections, and the achievement of personal goals. Read more
Our diverse and impactful ecosystem is designed to nurture and propel early-stage ideas, startups, and entrepreneurs. Our support spans across key areas to ensure that your startup journey is seamless: mentoring expertise, funding, infrastructure support, open-access scientific and prototyping facilities, business, IP & regulatory advisory services, specialized resource centers and so much more!
Venture Center is one of the very few incubators in India that can support startups in difficult domain areas such as life sciences, engineering, materials sciences, agriculture, and clean energy. Our strong in-house mentoring team led by Dr Premnath Venugopalan is known for its depth and thought leadership,and we also have a large network of over 200 technical, business and other specialist mentors.
We have supported over 750 entrepreneurs over 17 years of dedicated service, and over 85% of the startups we have supported are still active, affirm our impactful incubation activities. Another key indicator is the substantial presence of our startups in the market. Close to 100 products developed by our startups have successfully made their way into the market, with over Rs. 700 crore investment mobilized by our incubatees, validating the potential in their technologies.
Venture Center is in close proximity to some of India’s leading academic and research organizations that engage in cutting-edge research and innovation, adding to Pune’s vibrant, academic atmosphere. At Venture Center, you can also benefit from the strong peer network of like-minded, driven entrepreneurs, and discover invaluable mentorship and role models within our dynamic ecosystem.
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Explore recent advancements in tissue engineering, with an emphasis on clinically translatable strategies for cardiovascular and pulmonary applications. Read more
Idea to Impact: A Hands-on Mini-Workshop on Techno-Economic Assessment (TEA) of a Technology or Process. Read more
Explore innovation opportunities, ecosystem challenges, and investment pathways in neuro, brain, and mental health. In this event, we shall focus on how science and technology can address the severe unmet need for preventing and treating poor mental, brain and cognitive health. We shall explore the state of art, opportunities, challenges/ limitations and the players. Read more
Talk on “MedTech: Doing Business in the USA” by Aditya Ingalhalikar, Ph.D. (Founder & CEO of BioAlign Inc.,USA) Read more
With DBT-BIRAC's SBIRI, BIPP and PACE call open, these sessions are a great opportunity to gain valuable insights into the application process and receive tips for crafting a strong grant proposal. Read more
Gain a solid understanding of cost structures, unit economics, and pricing strategies essential for deep tech startups, including Medtech, scientific services, and D2C businesses. The session includes case studies, real-world applications, and expert interactions to enhance financial decision-making. Read more
Venture Center incubatee BioPrime Agrisolutions and Yara India partner to combat climate uncertainties in farming. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the agricultural sector, paving the way for innovation and sustainability in farming practices.
Blockchain For Impact CEO Dr Gaurav Singh and Venture Center Director Dr V Premnath announced strategic partnership aimed at nurturing innovation and driving advancements in healthcare in New Delhi on March 4
In a significant move to bolster the healthcare startup ecosystem in India, Venture Center has partnered with Kotak Alternate Asset Managers to launch the second cohort of the Investor Readiness Programme for healthcare startups
We kicked off our book club on Cal Newport's 'Deep Work' with a reflective and engaging session facilitated by Namita. We explored what deep work means, different working styles, childhood influences on focus, and conducted a distraction audit — unsurprisingly, phones topped the list. Read more
At a recent talk, Ankush Datar—investment professional, fitness enthusiast, and now author—broke down the simple truths behind both getting fit and getting rich. Turns out, they have more in common than we think. Read more
Venture Center recently hosted an insightful fireside chat with Dr. Vijay Kelkar, one of India’s most distinguished economists and policymakers. The session delved into critical issues surrounding India's science and technology ecosystem, government investments in research, and the role of knowledge in shaping policy. Read more
Venture Center isn’t just an office—it’s a dynamic ecosystem where science, business, and creativity collide. From tree censuses to fundraising on the Social Stock Exchange, the Summer Spark interns get tailor-made projects, endless inspiration, and memories to last a lifetime. Read more
A chat with Dr. Anurag Mairal on a lively Wednesday evening, with students exploring biodesign and seasoned entrepreneurs filling the room. The audience came eager to discuss healthcare innovation and left inspired. Read more
We had the pleasure of hosting nearly 50 participants, whose visit included a tour of our facilities, discussions on the French incubation landscape, and exchanges on potential collaborations in life sciences and health. Read more
