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Decoding Health & Wealth : Insights from Ankush Datar's author talk
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
Fireside chat with Dr. Vijay Kelkar | Investing in science and technology: An economist's view
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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