On the move
As we count down to Venture Center's 20th anniversary in December 2026, this edition of Keeping In Touch brings together some of the recent developments from across our community — from new programmes and startup milestones to funding opportunities, ecosystem collaborations and fresh conversations around innovation.
In this issue
• Applications open for the BFI NAMAH Product Realization Accelerator
• Startup milestones, from fundraising and global milestones
• New opportunities, grants and initiatives from Venture Center
• Articles, podcasts and practical resources for innovators
• Highlights from our incubation ecosystem activities
Bringing Healthcare Innovations to Patients
BFI Namah product realization accelerator
India has no shortage of scientific talent or promising healthcare innovations. The real challenge lies in translating these ideas into products that reach patients.
At the BFI NAMAH Roadshow hosted at Venture Center, Dr. Sanchita Chaudhary, Program Director, BFI NAMAH, took participants through how the **BFI Innovation Full Stack** is addressing this challenge by supporting innovators from product development and clinical validation to regulatory readiness, manufacturing and commercialization.
As an implementation hub for BFI NAMAH,Venture Center provides product development infrastructure, mentoring, regulatory guidance and MedTech manufacturing support to participating innovators.
Applications for the BFI NAMAH Product Realization Accelerator are now open. If you're developing a MedTech innovation and looking for structured support to take it from concept to market, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Read the full blog for key takeaways from the roadshow and an overview of the Innovation Full Stack.
Click here for details on the accelerator and application process.
Startup Highlights
Celebrating the big stories from our community!
From India to France: Venture Center Startups at Bharat Innovates 2026
Nine Venture Center-supported startups were among 120 deep-tech ventures featured at Bharat Innovates 2026, highlighting the growing strength and diversity of India's innovation ecosystem. Explore this milestone
BioDimension Lifesciences Secures ₹8 Crore Funding
BioDimension Lifesciences has secured ₹8 crore in funding led by IAN Angel Fund to accelerate the development and commercialisation of its human tissue engineering platform for regenerative medicine. Learn More
KUE Supports Indian Men's Volleyball Team at Asian Volleyball Cup
KUE, the sports performance brand by Anatomech, is supporting the Indian Men's Volleyball Team at the Asian Volleyball Cup with science-backed sports performance products designed to enhance performance, recovery and athlete well-being. Read More
Atreya Innovations Launches German Subsidiary
Atreya has established its first subsidiary in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, marking an important milestone in the global expansion of its Nadi Tarangini platform. The new entity will support business development, research collaborations and wider international adoption of its Ayurveda-inspired preventive healthcare solutions. Explore this story
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Opportunities & updates
What's new at Venture Center
Applications are now open for the Kemin CSR Grant Call: Startups working in food, feed, nutrition, animal health and sustainable bioprocessing can now apply for CSR grants of up to ₹5 lakh to help advance their innovations. Application Deadline: 4 July 2026 (5:30 PM). Apply Now
ANRF+ Venture Center Outreach Initiative: A new initiative to help researchers and institutions strengthen innovation and intellectual property capabilities while exploring pathways to technology commercialization. Explore More
Center for Biopharma Analysis expands NABL accreditation: Expanded NABL accreditation means broader analytical testing support for biopharma innovators. Read More
Venture Center Studio, Pune: A fully equipped studio space for founders and teams to create podcasts, interviews, and professional-grade video content. Read More
Featured Reads and Conversations
Insightful articles, knowlege sharing, and community discussions
New RIFC Whitepaper on WHO Prequalification for In-Vitro Diagnostics:
A practical guide to the WHO prequalification process, recent regulatory reforms and global market access for IVD manufacturers. Download Now
CanDid Conversations Podcast:
Explore the latest episodes of the CanDid Conversations podcast. Hear founders share honest lessons on building ventures, overcoming challenges and translating ideas into impactful products. Listen Now
Venture Center Journal Club:
Venture Center's Journal Club is a recurring forum where participants explore and discuss selected Harvard Business Review articles, connecting timeless management insights with the realities of innovation and venture building. Our upcoming journal club is on 03 July. Register here
Venture Center Insights
How does promising research become real-world innovation? Explore the journey from laboratory research to commercial impact through technology transfer, intellectual property and entrepreneurship. Read the full article
Tech Transfer Trivia
A new bite-sized social media series, curated by TechEx - the Technology Transfer hub, that explores fascinating stories of how some of the world's most transformative technologies emerged from unexpected places and ideas.
Whether you're deeply interested in innovation or simply enjoy a good story, check out these stories on the TechEx LinkedIn Handle.
Other updates from Venture Center
Learning and Networking for Incubation Managers
The 17th Immersion Programme for Incubation Managers brought together incubation professionals from across India to exchange experiences, share best practices and explore new approaches to supporting science-led startups and innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Explore the programme
Investor Connect
Meet the Investor Series | Fundraising Playbook for Deep-Tech Founders
Shivani Kulkarni, Vice President at GVFL, shared practical insights on investment readiness, fundraising strategy and what investors look for beyond technology.
Shepherd's Hill Engages with Venture Center Startups
Partners Ashutosh Ghanekar and Nikunj Dalmia met with selected startups to discuss growth strategies, fundraising opportunities and investor expectations.
Strategic Visits
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Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, visited Venture Center. See the highlights
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Dr. Ajay Suryawanshi, Lead – MedTech, Gates Foundation, met with the Venture Center team and startups to discuss strengthening India's MedTech ecosystem.
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ARKRAY and Partners visited Venture Center to explore collaborations with deep-tech startups and innovation partnerships.
Open Day for Researchers
Through an interactive open house, Venture Center offered researchers, students and industry professionals the chance to explore our state-of-the-art instrumentation, learn about our testing and characterisation capabilities, and interact with our technical experts.
Stay connected with Venture Center
Whether you are an entrepreneur, researcher, mentor, investor, or ecosystem partner, we invite you to stay engaged with the work happening across our community.
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