V-NEST VIT Chennai Startup and Research Foundation

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem at VIT Chennai

VIT Chennai boasts a vibrant innovation ecosystem, V-NEST VIT Chennai Startup and Research Foundation that supports students and faculty in transforming their ideas into viable businesses. The Start-up and Incubation Centre known as V-NEST, established in 2019, promotes start-ups and nurture students in building their own businesses. The primary focus areas such as Health Tech, Clean Energy, IOT, IT, Edu Tech and Robotics are key economic sectors for Tamil Nadu. Currently, V-NEST supports over 30 Start-up Companies at various growth stages and more than 20 student-run start-ups from our university. Our aim is to establish more centres of Excellence in the coming years, empowering the entrepreneurial ecosystem and creating 100+ start-ups that will drive the country’s economic growth.

The Incubation Centre at VIT Chennai provides office space, access to institutional infrastructure, funding and research assistance, consultancy, and mentorship for early-stage entrepreneurs. VIT Chennai has also developed an Innovation and Start-up policy for students and faculty members. V-NEST’s vision is to nurture society by encouraging entrepreneurs with integrity, sustainability, and innovation. Our mission is to ignite entrepreneurial sparks, guide students from ideation to start-up, and connect start-ups with angel investors and venture capitalists. V-NEST remains committed to foster a global spirit of entrepreneurship.

Vision

Turn India human resource as start-up source

Mission

  • Create India’s Largest STARTPRENEIR community among Universities.
  • Make entrepreneurship contagious.
  • Endeavour for unicorns at a ratio of 1:100

V-NEST Office

V-NEST Team

Dr. Sasi kumar M
Director, V-NEST
Professor, SMEC

Dr. Sheena Christabel Pravin,
Assistant Director (IIC)
V-NEST
Assistant Professor,SENSE

Dr. Karthiyaini S
Assistant Director, V-NEST
Professor, SCE

IIC MEMBERS

Name Department
Dr. Sumathi G N VITBS
Dr. Umayaval C SELECT
Dr. Vasugi V SCE
Dr. Balaji J VITBS
Dr. Anusha SCOPE
Dr. Jayanthi R SCOPE
Dr. Milind Shrinivas Dangate SAS
Dr. Nachiyappan S SCOPE
Dr. Saurav Gupta SENSE
Dr. Rahul Narasimhan A SENSE
Dr. Rishikeshan C A VFIT
Prof. Vinusowndarya S SCOPE
Dr. Balakrishnan Ramalingam SENSE
Dr. Bhisham Kumar Dhurandher SMEC
Dr. Gajanand Gupta  V SMEC
Dr. Noel Jeygar Robert SCOPE
Dr. Sivakumar P SCOPE
Dr. Anubha Pearline S SCOPE
Dr. V. Premanand SCOPE
Prof. Kaviya Elakkiya M SCOPE
Dr. Padmanaban R SCOPE
Dr. Valarmathi K SCOPE
Dr. Santosh G SAS
Dr. Jaisree Karthiga R K SSL
Prof S. Aditya VITSOL
Dr. Chitra Devi N VITBS
Dr. J. Uma Maheswari SCOPE

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VOYAGE 2024

Voyage 2024-Startup conclave-Date : 14/8/24

 

The third day of VOYAGE 2024, VIT Chennai’s flagship Entrepreneurship Summit, featured the Startup Conclave and the Valedictory Function. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Saurabh Kumar, CEO of the Guest of Honour, alongside Dr. G. Viswanathan, Founder & Chancellor of VIT, and other esteemed dignitaries.

The Startup Conclave witnessed enthusiastic participation from budding entrepreneurs who showcased their innovative products and startup ideas across various domains. Distinguished guests, industry experts, and faculty visited the stalls, interacted with the participants, and evaluated their ideas. Several insightful discussions and product demonstrations highlighted the entrepreneurial energy on campus.

Contact us

V-NEST VIT Chennai Startup and Research Foundation

Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai,
Vandalur – Kelambakkam Road,
Chennai : 600 127, Tamil Nadu, India.

Phone: +91 443 993 1555
Email: director.vnest@vit.ac.in
Website: www.vnest.org