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.
An AI book discussion unexpectedly wandered into ancient epics, timeless leadership lessons, and a few uncomfortable questions about what humans still bring to the table. Read more
What happens when a startup talk stops sounding like a startup talk? From buffaloes and milkshakes to deeptech, culture, and the launch of CanDid Vol. 2, Venture Center’s recent evening with Dr. Anand Deshpande turned into a refreshingly honest conversation on what it really takes to build ventures that last. Read more
Organizations rarely lack the ability to change; they struggle to carry that change forward. Progress does not collapse suddenly, but erodes through inaction and inconsistency. The difference lies in how deliberately improvement is practiced over time. Read more
A new wave of start-ups is rewriting accessibility, revealing a market the world is only beginning to see. What if deep tech’s next frontier is human capability? N. Ramakrishnan explores how innovation is redefining “normal.” Read more
A viral ad, a clever tweet, a new drug. At first glance they have nothing in common—until a recent Venture Center Journal Club conversation began linking the worlds of marketing and drug development. The result: a surprisingly insightful discussion on culture, judgment, and complex systems. Read more
In this Women’s Day feature, N. Ramakrishnan examines whether a gender lens shapes capital flows in the deep tech ecosystem. Drawing on perspectives from founders and investors, the article explores how women entrepreneurs navigate funding and opportunity. 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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BFI NAMAH (Nailwal MedTech Acceleration Hub), in partnership with Venture Center, invites researchers, clinicians, innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, and healthcare technology developers to an interactive roadshow introducing India's unique MedTech Product Realisation Accelerator. Read more
Science-based and deep-tech startups often face challenges in translating strong technologies into scalable revenue. This workshop will help founders and leadership teams develop effective go-to-market strategies, build structured sales systems, refine customer acquisition approaches, and learn practical frameworks for driving sustainable growth and commercialization. Read more
As software continues to play a growing role in healthcare, understanding and managing risk has become essential. Join this workshop to explore key considerations for developing safer, more reliable, and compliant digital health solutions. Read more
The Immersion Program returns with a focused two-day edition for professionals responsible for shaping, operating, or scaling incubation centers. Drawing from nearly two decades of incubation practice at Venture Center, the program offers an inside view into incubation workflows, strategic decisions, and the operational considerations that underpin sustainable ecosystems. Read more
What happens when AI starts reshaping leadership, decision-making, and the future of organizations? Join us for an exciting and thought-provoking Author Talk hosted by Venture Center Library on the trending new book: “AI Took Your Org Chart: The Rise of Responsive Leadership in the Age of Machines” Read more
R-Clinic for Startups developing Medical Devices, SaMD, or IVDs is a curated regulatory mentoring initiative by the Regulatory Information and Facilitation Center (RIFC) at Venture Center designed to help MedTech innovators decode the complex journey from product development to regulatory readiness through expert-led one-on-one consultations. 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
An AI book discussion unexpectedly wandered into ancient epics, timeless leadership lessons, and a few uncomfortable questions about what humans still bring to the table. Read more
What happens when a startup talk stops sounding like a startup talk? From buffaloes and milkshakes to deeptech, culture, and the launch of CanDid Vol. 2, Venture Center’s recent evening with Dr. Anand Deshpande turned into a refreshingly honest conversation on what it really takes to build ventures that last. Read more
Particle size is one of the most critical parameters influencing the behavior, performance, and quality of materials across industries. From pharmaceuticals and paints to metallurgy and food systems, particle size directly impacts properties such as flowability, dissolution, stability, and even appearance. In a recent technical session hosted through Venture Center Analytical Services, the fundamentals of particle size analysis (PSA) were explored in depth. Read more
Research Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) is a flagship initiative under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, designed to accelerate investment in India's R&D and Innovation ecosystem. Read more
The first national call for the ₹2,000 cr BIRAC–RDI Fund was announced recently, marking a major push to scale high-impact biotechnology innovations under the Government of India’s ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) initiative. Read more
Organizations rarely lack the ability to change; they struggle to carry that change forward. Progress does not collapse suddenly, but erodes through inaction and inconsistency. The difference lies in how deliberately improvement is practiced over time. Read more
