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.
A blank scroll, a big idea, and a conversation that went somewhere unexpected. A Book Club discussion on The Magic of Thinking Big explored the many ways a simple idea can look different depending on who is reading it. Along the way came Po, Charlie Chaplin, and a few questions worth sitting with. Read more
What happens when pressure turns the familiar upside down? A lively conversation at the Venture Center Library took an unexpected route through instinct, biology, technology, and the curious ways we behave when life refuses to go according to plan. Read more
What makes a genius worth remembering? And what turns a remarkable journey into a story worth telling? Step into Genius Gem with author Anuradha Parab as we look beyond the milestones to the man behind them. Read more
What does it take to prepare deep-tech innovators for the global stage? Venture Center's experience as India's In-Country Partner for the Leaders in Innovation Fellowships (LIF) Global Programme offers a closer look at the partnerships, preparation, and ecosystems that help science-led innovation go beyond the laboratory. Read more
What do Steve Jobs, Elizabeth Holmes and a simple communication framework called the "truth sandwich" have in common? More than you might think. Our ninth Journal Club explored how entrepreneurs navigate the space between vision and reality—and why the courage to admit uncertainty may be one of a founder's greatest strengths. Read more
Behind every successful medical technology lies a journey few people see. Discover how BFI NAMAH and Venture Center are helping connect the dots between scientific discovery and real-world healthcare impact. 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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** Based on Annual Surveys of Current Supported Startups (excludes graduates; 85-90% response rate).
Last update 31 March 2026
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DeepTech50 is an invite-only engagement bringing together 50 rigorously curated deep-tech startups working across Healthcare and Sustainability. The event will feature live startup pitches, direct founder interactions, networking, and deal discovery, giving investors an opportunity to explore emerging technologies and potential investment opportunities. Date: 6 October 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Venue: Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai The event is not open for general registration. Investors interested in attending or knowing more can write to Soma Chattopadhyay, Head – Incubation & Mentoring at soma@venturecenter.co.in. Read more
As part of the ANRF + Venture Center Outreach Initiative, Venture Center is organizing an online session on “Searching for Patents & Other Prior Art: Why & How?” on 29 September 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The session will help researchers, innovators, startups, students, and technology developers understand why patent and prior-art searches are important, how they support patentability assessment and IP strategy, and how they can guide research, innovation, and commercialization decisions. The session will be led by Vidula K. Walimbe, PhD, RTTP, and will also include an interactive Ask Me Anything segment with Dr. Premnath V, Director, Venture Center, where participants can directly ask questions and clarify their doubts. Read more
The Regulatory Information and Facilitation Center (RIFC), Venture Center, in collaboration with IC IIT Patna, is organizing an Awareness Talk on Regulatory Requirements for Medical Devices in India, US and European Markets on 25 September 2026 in virtual mode. The session will help MedTech startups, innovators, researchers, founders, and product teams understand key regulatory pathways, including the CDSCO framework for India, US FDA requirements, and the EU MDR framework. Participants will also get an opportunity to interact with regulatory experts, ask questions, and seek guidance relevant to their medical device, IVD, or SaMD journey. Read more
Got a prototyping challenge you can’t quite crack? Ask Protoshop brings your questions to the table in a live, expert-led online session. Join the conversation, explore what’s possible and get a fresh perspective on your next move. Read more
The 11th Journal Club Session, organized by the Venture Center Library, will explore the Harvard Business Review article “6 Ways Leaders Harness Stress.” The session will examine how leaders can channel stress constructively to improve focus, decision-making, performance, and resilience. Through the Library’s “Think & Link – Link & Think” approach, participants will connect the article’s ideas with real-world leadership and workplace experiences. Read more
Venture Center invites you to join an afternoon of "Advancing Energy Innovations" — featuring a keynote address by Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, FRS (Padma Vibhushan) & bringing together ecosystem engagement, Expert Talks, Energy Innovation Showcases, and Knowledge Sharing sessions for "mc²+ IGNITE-"- India's Flagship Energy Innovation Accelerator, backed by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and India's leading Oil & Gas majors. 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
A blank scroll, a big idea, and a conversation that went somewhere unexpected. A Book Club discussion on The Magic of Thinking Big explored the many ways a simple idea can look different depending on who is reading it. Along the way came Po, Charlie Chaplin, and a few questions worth sitting with. Read more
What happens when pressure turns the familiar upside down? A lively conversation at the Venture Center Library took an unexpected route through instinct, biology, technology, and the curious ways we behave when life refuses to go according to plan. Read more
What makes a genius worth remembering? And what turns a remarkable journey into a story worth telling? Step into Genius Gem with author Anuradha Parab as we look beyond the milestones to the man behind them. Read more
From Regulatory Information & Facilitation Center (RIFC), Venture Center. The article explores HIPAA applicability, key compliance requirements, safeguards, breach response planning, and implementation considerations for MedTech startups entering the U.S. healthcare ecosystem. Read more
Explore confocal microscopy and confocal imaging for 3D cell imaging, live-cell studies, molecular interactions, drug research, and advanced scientific imaging at Venture Center. Read more
Some monkeys swing through trees. Others climb the corporate ladder, hop onto your back, and refuse to leave. At Venture Center’s 10th Journal Club, we got curious about this particular brand of monkey business—and whether every problem that lands on a manager’s desk really belongs there. Ready to find out who has got the monkey? Read more
