Grant Funding up to Rs.5 lakh for Proof of Concept / Prototype Development / Prototype validation. Focus Areas: Sustainable ingredients/materials for feed, food and nutrition. Call open from 7 May till 17 May 2025 Read more
BFI NAMAH is a fully funded initiative designed to help MedTech innovators accelerate their journey from concept to market by providing access to engineering expertise, product development infrastructure, clinical networks, regulatory guidance, and commercialization support. Read more
This whitepaper explains the 2026 reforms to the WHO Prequalification (WHO-PQ) programme and their implications for Indian IVD manufacturers. It covers the WHO-PQ process, application pathways, eligibility criteria, timelines, costs, and post-market obligations. The guide also offers practical strategies for MSMEs and MedTech startups seeking access to global procurement opportunities through agencies such as UNICEF, Gavi, The Global Fund, and PEPFAR. 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.
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
Can a few thoughtful questions change the way we think about work? At the latest Journal Club, participants reflected on their interactions with colleagues, explored the role of leadership in fostering connection, and examined why the smallest gestures often leave the biggest impression. Read more
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
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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This course is intended for medical device quality professionals wishing to build on their current knowledge of ISO 13485:2016 and evaluate the effectiveness of their QMS. It teaches the principles and practices of effective audits in accordance with ISO 13485 and ISO 19011. Read more
As part of the ANRF+ Venture Center Outreach Initiative, Venture Center invites researchers, innovators, startups and ecosystem stakeholders to join an online session on “Understanding the ANRF IP Policy”, with a special focus on the IP aspects of the MAHA MedTech and AI-SE Missions. Read more
The article examines the ethical complexities of entrepreneurship, exploring why founders may sometimes exaggerate the truth and how systemic pressures influence entrepreneurial behavior. Join us for an interactive discussion through our signature “Think and Link – Link and Think” approach as we reflect on honesty, ambition, and the realities of building innovative ventures. Read more
R-Clinic for Startups developing Medical Devices, SaMD, or IVDs, a unique opportunity to gain personalized regulatory insights and accelerate your path to market. Read more
The session will cover practical fundraising guidance for deep tech founders — including how to prepare pitch materials, approach investors, avoid common mistakes, and understand current funding trends in India and globally. Shivani will also share lessons from real fundraising journeys, including those of Dozee and StrainX. Read more
Talk by Yogesh Patil, co-founder of Biosense Technologies, who scaled the company to ₹100 crore in sales and led its successful acquisition by Tulip Diagnostics (PerkinElmer Group) 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
One book sparked many voices. From ambition and allyship to the courage to challenge convention, this Venture Center Library Book Club session proved that the most meaningful conversations often begin with a single question. Read more
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act is the new chapter in the digital data governance space. The act adds a new dimension to the data security landscape and brings organizations that collect and process users' data under its umbrella. 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
Can a few thoughtful questions change the way we think about work? At the latest Journal Club, participants reflected on their interactions with colleagues, explored the role of leadership in fostering connection, and examined why the smallest gestures often leave the biggest impression. Read more
Two of the most widely used thermal characterization techniques are Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). Together, these methods provide detailed insight into material stability, degradation behavior, thermal transitions, crystallization, curing, filler content, and processing characteristics. This article explores the principles, interpretation, and practical applications of TGA and DSC, along with how these techniques are used in real material analysis workflows. Read more
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
