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.
The NIDHI PRAYAS Impact Report captures Venture Center’s journey as a DST PRAYAS program execution partner, and captures the impact and success stories over the years. The report was formally released by Dr. S. Sivaram, Padma Shri awardee and Founder Chairperson of Venture Center on 06 June. Read more
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
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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Imagine building a table that doesn’t just stand—it hovers! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design, cut, and assemble your own “floating” table, then take it home to impress your family and friends. Perfect for young makers aged 10–15 eager to create, experiment, and bring home something remarkable! Read more
Curious about what really drives our financial decisions—logic or emotion? Join the next Venture Center Book Club session, as we dive into The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, a captivating exploration of how our habits, experiences, and emotions shape the way we think about wealth. Explore fresh perspectives that take you beyond spreadsheets and into the fascinating space where financial literacy meets human behavior. Read more
Join us for an exciting session on TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) with renowned innovation expert Dr. Sandeep H. Wankhade and learn how global innovators use TRIZ to spark breakthrough ideas, solve technical challenges, and design smarter products. Read more
The LC–MS workshop provides a practical introduction to Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry, a vital technique for analyzing complex mixtures. Participants will gain hands-on experience through lab demonstrations and data interpretation exercises, guided by faculty with extensive expertise. This workshop is designed to help researchers and analysts apply LC–MS effectively in their workflows. Read more
Ideal for researchers, QC professionals, and academics looking to sharpen their analytical edge, this event offers insights into the latest techniques, real-world applications, and access to exclusive resources—plus a chance to network with industry experts. Read more
Hands on workshop to learn how HPLC, GC, Elemental Analysis and FTIR are used for Crime Investigations. 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
Antibody-based immunotherapies have transformed treatment for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infections. Key to their action are Antibody-Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity (ADCC) and Complement-Dependent Cytotoxicity (CDC). This blog explores the science behind these mechanisms and how CBA supports their testing and validation in India. Read more
The NIDHI PRAYAS Impact Report captures Venture Center’s journey as a DST PRAYAS program execution partner, and captures the impact and success stories over the years. The report was formally released by Dr. S. Sivaram, Padma Shri awardee and Founder Chairperson of Venture Center on 06 June. Read more
Vemture Center was the implementation partner of the The DEIA Catalyst Program, a groundbreaking initiative empowering 65 MSMEs across India to embed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility into their core operations. Read more
Elemental analysis is a foundational technique used across disciplines—from food safety to environmental monitoring and materials science. This session, part of Venture Center’s "Only One Analytical Technique" talk series, delved deep into this powerful analytical method, exploring its significance, techniques, and real-world applications. Read more
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
