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Read Now 15 Jan

Whitepaper - Classification of Medical Devices in the US

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

Read More 13 Jan

Call for Applications for Thoughtworks CSR grant

Venture Center and Thoughtworks Technologies India Pvt. Ltd have teamed up to support innovative technology based solutions of social entrepreneurs and startups who help to improve the environmental sustainability or slow down/reverse climate change. Grant Support upto 4 Lakh. Read more

Apply Now 11 Jan

Investor Readiness Program-Cohort 3 - Call for Applications

24-week long, equity-free, fee-free 'Investor Readiness Program' generously supported by 'Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd.' is tailored to equip startups with working prototypes to kickstart fundraising efforts ranging from INR 1 Crore to 10 Crores. Read more

Consult 12 Nov

New Service Launch: US FDA Regulatory Services are now available

Our latest offering- US FDA Regulatory Services – is designed to help you fast-track your entry into the US market. Whether you're preparing for the complex FDA requirements or need guidance through each regulatory milestone, our expert team at RIFC is here to support your journey and streamline your path to compliance. Read more

Book 04 Nov

New Service Alert! Identification & Quantification of Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA) by GC-MS

Unleash crucial insights about gut health and disease risks with high-precision Identification & Quantification of Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA) by GC-MS. Read more

About Venture Center

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.

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Latest at Venture Center

Visit by delegation from Franco-Indian Campus for Life Sciences & Health program
03 December, 2024

Visit by delegation from Franco-Indian Campus for Life Sciences & Health program

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

Talk by Dr. Kannan Rangaramanujam from John Hopkins University
02 December, 2024

Talk by Dr. Kannan Rangaramanujam from John Hopkins University

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

Workshop on Positive Psychology and Mindfulness!
23 November, 2024

Workshop on Positive Psychology and Mindfulness!

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

DEIA CATALYST: Driving success through diversity
22 May, 2024

DEIA CATALYST: Driving success through diversity

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 Read more

Visit by Investor Subramani Ramachandrappa
21 May, 2024

Visit by Investor Subramani Ramachandrappa

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

Summer Camp: Scientific magic with Chemistry
20 May, 2024

Summer Camp: Scientific magic with Chemistry

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

Why Choose Us?

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  • Complete Ecosystem

    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!

  • Mentoring Expertise

    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.

  • Track record

    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.

  • Stimulating Environment

    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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Events

Register 17 Jan

Only One Analytical Technique Talk Series (Session 3) - Size Matters: Techniques and Applications of Particle Size Analysis

Delve into the world of modern particle sizing techniques, exploring their underlying principles and practical applications. We will discuss the advantages and limitations of techniques such as Dynamic Light Scattering, Sedimentation, Laser Diffraction and Image Analysis, to unlock the potential of particle size analysis and drive innovation in various industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to construction materials! Read more

Register Now 16 Jan

Getting Ready for Your First Investment Round: Practical Insights from an Investor

Learn practical tips from an investor on how to close that first round. Read more

Register Now 14 Jan

Due Diligence of Startup-IP

Join us for an exclusive session with Dr. Madhuri Roy on making your IP portfolio investor-ready. Read more

Register 14 Jan

Chemical Clues: The Role of Chromatography and Spectroscopy in Forensic Analysis

Learn how HPLC, GC, Elemental Analysis and FTIR are used for Crime Investigations. Read more

Register 07 Jan

Only One Theme: Wave 3 Awareness Campaign on Innovation Management Session 9: Only Geographical Indications!

Go Proudly Local and Traditional with Geographical Indications (GI)! A deep dive by GI Expert Prof. Ganesh Hingmire Read more

Register 17 Dec

3rd WAVE of ONLY ONE THEME (An Awareness Series on Innovation Management) -- Only Patent Box Regime!

Unlock the Tax Advantage of Innovation with Patent Box Regime! Read more

Customer Testimonials

We came to Venture Center with an idea and a will to execute our vision. Venture Center provided us with the infrastructure and initial capital to do that. Dr. Premnath also infused strategic thinking into us around Intellectual Property, stakeholder management and networking. They also invested in our subsequent funding rounds. Without Venture Centers help we would not have been able to execute our vision.
I started at Venture Center as a NIDHI - EIR fellow with just an idea. The VC ecosystem was instrumental in shaping that idea into a product and a business.
At the early stages, building hardware prototypes can be very expensive and time consuming. However, the shared labs and facilities (e.g. Protoshop) at VC helped us realize our ideas and build prototypes very quickly allowing us the ability to take the product to market in under a year . The VC ecosystem also helped us access...
The Venture Center BIG team has been very supportive throughout the journey. We, being incubated in VC, have always received constructive feedback and guidance from the team.The pre- application process for the BIG grant was perfectly streamlined. We were thoroughly conveyed all the guidelines of the process. All our doubts and concerns were given attention and were solved on an immediate basis.
The VC BIG team also conducted several mock pitches during the pre-application process, which helped us prepare...

News

Read more 09 May

BioPrime and Yara India collaborate to provide farmers with innovative sustainable solutions

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.

Read more 04 May

Venture Center partners with Blockchain for Impact to accelerate healthcare innovations

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

Read more 01 Apr

Venture Center partners with Kotak Alternate Asset Managers for the Investor Readiness Programme

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

Blog

Beyond the Desk: The Vibrant Internship Culture at Venture Center
13 December, 2024

Beyond the Desk: The Vibrant Internship Culture at Venture Center

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

Reimagining Health: An Evening of Insight and Inspiration with Dr. Anurag Mairal
11 December, 2024

Reimagining Health: An Evening of Insight and Inspiration with Dr. Anurag Mairal

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

Visit by delegation from Franco-Indian Campus for Life Sciences & Health program
03 December, 2024

Visit by delegation from Franco-Indian Campus for Life Sciences & Health program

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

Talk by Dr. Kannan Rangaramanujam from John Hopkins University
02 December, 2024

Talk by Dr. Kannan Rangaramanujam from John Hopkins University

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

Workshop on Positive Psychology and Mindfulness!
23 November, 2024

Workshop on Positive Psychology and Mindfulness!

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

DEIA CATALYST: Driving success through diversity
22 May, 2024

DEIA CATALYST: Driving success through diversity

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 Read more

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