We are offering a 50% discount on our Standards Interpretation Service to help you understand the standards applicable to your medical devices. Read more
Unlock insights into multitude of domains for research, innovation, marketspace and competitive technologies with our Patent Analytics Reports. Our data-driven reports help you make informed strategic decisions. Read more
Moisture affects the processibility, shelf life, usability and quality of many products such as pharmaceutical substances, plastics and foods. Information about and monitoring of moisture content is therefore crucial. Read more
Please write to bioincubator@centurecenter.co.in for 1-on-1 application mentoring Last date to apply 31 Oct 2024 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.
Andrew Willard, Global Manager for MathWorks Startups and Accelerator Programs, and Kapil Koul visited Venture Center to discuss how they can empower our entrepreneurs with advanced tools and Mathworks' support and build on this partnership. Read more
Venture Center hosted Mr. Pierrick Fillion-Ashida and a European delegation to explore collaborations, showcase innovations, and build connections for global partnerships in science, technology, and startup ecosystems. Read more
We were delighted to host a team from UNIDO at Venture Center recently for an introductory meeting where we discussed the path ahead for our new collaborative project to strengthen technology transfer offices in India. Read more
The Founders' Gala Meet-up brought together our team, startup founders, and others in our network for an evening of great conversations, delicious food, and fun activities—a perfect end to the week! Read more
We've added a touch of local flavor and wit to our campus with Puneri Paatya, known for their humorous and direct instructions. These witty signs blend hilarity with practical advice, making everyday reminders engaging and memorable. Read more
Venture Center has been awarded the "Incubator of the Year" by the Pune Management Association in recognition of our contribution to the Pune ecosystem. Read more
We were delighted to host Subramani Ramachandrappa at Venture Center, where he spent time with several startups working in biotech/ industrial biotech/food & nutrition. Read more
We recently hosted an exciting summer camp for high school students with plenty of engaging and hands-on activities that demonstrated various concepts of chemistry such as neutralization reactions, redox reactions, chromatography and others. Read more
We had the pleasure of welcoming members of the first cohort of the DEIA catalyst program, at a recent event in Mumbai, which was also attended by the US Ambassador Eric Garcetti , US Consul General , Mike Hankey , others from the US Consulate
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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The course will be concluded by the expert guidance from Dr. Gopakumar Nair, Scientific Adviser to Intellectual Property Office, India. The one-month long course is designed to equip attendees with essential knowledge and skills to clear the Patent Agent Exam. Read more
Learn what goes behind a deal. Discussion on case studies and get insights on the strategies for startups evaluation Read more
Importance of Government e Marketplace (GeM) for startups of all sectors including defence Read more
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Part I: Introduction to Share-based compensation Read more
With DBT-BIRAC's SBIRI, BIPP and PACE call open, this would be a great chance for you to interact with our in-house mentors to get their mentoring/ advise and increase your chances of winning such grants!! 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
