Venture Center and Nag Foundation have collaborated to support entrepreneurs/startups with Research Grants for the development of innovative technologies in oncology with potential for social impact. Funding support up to 7.5 lakh. Call open till 17 Nov 2025. Read more
Turn your biotech idea into reality with funding support from BIRAC’s BIG Call 25. Venture Center is here to mentor and guide you through the journey—apply now and take your innovation forward. Read more
Strengthen your medical device’s cybersecurity and regulatory readiness with ISO 27001 through practical insights, tailored templates, and hands-on guidance to build a robust Information Security Management System that helps you document right, protect data, and uphold patient trust. 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.
It’s not every day that you walk out of a talk thinking differently about the trees you pass on your way home. But that’s exactly what happened at our recent event on Iconic Trees of India with author and scientist Dr. S. Natesh. Read more
In the digital tide, libraries may seem like relics—yet within Venture Center’s walls, the printed page is quietly staging a comeback. This Librarian’s Day, journey from the legacy of Prof. S. R. Ranganathan to the reading tables of innovators and founders, where books are more than ink on paper—they are catalysts for thought, calm, and unexpected inspiration. Read more
What happens when you challenge young minds to build furniture that defies gravity? Our recent Floating Table workshop combined CAD design, laser cutting technology, and tensegrity engineering to create seemingly impossible structures. The process from digital design to assembly proved more challenging—and rewarding—than anyone expected. Read more
What do the dot-com bubble and the O.J. Simpson trial have in common? The answer lies in how our minds process money—and it's not what you think. Read more
Venture Center and Envalior have joined forces to launch a groundbreaking support program for climate technology startups in India. A new wave of climate entrepreneurs is about to get the backing they need to transform their ideas into market-ready solutions. Read more
In a step towards strengthening India’s food innovation ecosystem, Venture Center unveiled its Food, Feed & Nutrition Lab with the support of Kemin Industries. This advanced testing facility will help startups and industry bring safer, high-quality products to market with confidence, paving the way for healthier choices for all. 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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Time to judge a book by the life lessons inside. The Venture Center Library Book Club picks up Ikigai, uncovering what makes us tick, thrive, and stay curious. Guided by an artist who weaves meaning into every story — it’s your cue to find your next favorite chapter: yourself. Read more
The session will help agri-input startups and innovators navigate India’s regulatory landscape for fertilizers, pesticides, and agrochemicals, featuring insights from Dr. Sawan Kumar (Sea6 Energy) and Dr. Renuka Diwan-Karandikar (BioPrime Agrisolutions). Read more
Ever wondered what it takes to be recognized on a global stage for your work in technology transfer? How professionals earn the RTTP credential—and why it matters? This session brings those answers to light, guiding you through what it means to grow, lead, and stand out in the innovation ecosystem. Read more
Get the inside track on India’s evolving biodiversity law. Join experts and the National Biodiversity Authority for a power-packed session decoding the latest amendments, their real-world impact, and what compliance now means for you. Read more
Step into the very first edition of Venture Center Library’s Journal Club—where ideas meet reflection. This session invites you to pause, think, and link concepts across innovation, design, and agility in today’s fast-changing world. Read more
Explore how renewable energy, climate goals, and energy security are converging to reshape the future of oil and gas—and uncover the emerging opportunities driving this transformation. 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
The rise of biologics and biosimilars has transformed drug development, bringing forward new therapies like monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and insulins. Yet, ensuring their quality and regulatory approval hinges on a key component: cell-based functional assays (CBFAs). In this blog, we highlight insights from Venture Center’s session on how CBFAs function as critical quality attributes (CQAs) in biologics development and biosimilar approval. Read more
Targeted mass spectrometry (MS) has become a central technique in translational biology, bridging fundamental discovery work and real-world clinical validation. By allowing precise quantification of specific proteins, peptides, and metabolites, targeted MS helps answer critical biological questions, especially in metabolic and lifestyle diseases like diabetes. Read more
It’s not every day that you walk out of a talk thinking differently about the trees you pass on your way home. But that’s exactly what happened at our recent event on Iconic Trees of India with author and scientist Dr. S. Natesh. Read more
Explore biophysical characterization tools for monoclonal antibodies, biosimilars, and complex biologics. Learn how CBA in India supports structural analysis, aggregation, glycan profiling, and mass spectrometry. Read more
Explore how LC-MS and mass spectrometry are used in small molecule and protein analysis. Choose CBA for Orbitrap-based workflows, TOF analysis, & peptide mapping. Read more
how are corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds are creating significant opportunities for startups in India? With CSR funds now being channeled into technology incubators and early-stage ventures, startups are gaining the crucial support they need to validate technologies, accelerate R&D, and scale innovative solutions to real-world problems. Read more
