TechVentures, the official innovation & entrepreneurship club of the School of Computer Studies, was inaugurated to cultivate a strong ecosystem of creativity, research, and startup development among students. The club focuses on bridging classroom learning with emerging industry practices, giving students hands-on exposure to innovation, real-world problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking. 

Objectives of the Club 

Empower students to generate, validate, and transform innovative ideas into sustainable startups. 

Provide support for research papers, patent filing, and prototype development. 

Conduct workshops, hackathons, bootcamps, and competitions. 

Promote project-based learning using real-time industry data. 

Offer mentorship in AI, ML, NLP, Software Development, and Advanced Analytics. 

Build networks with mentors, investors, incubators, and industry professionals. 

Chief Guests & Dignitaries Present 

The inauguration ceremony was graced by top leadership of Sri Balaji University, Pune: 

Prof. Paramanandhan Balasubramanian – Chancellor 

Dr. G. K. Shirude – Vice Chancellor 

Dr. S. B. Agase – Registrar 

Dr. Dimple Saini – Dean, SBUP 

Dr. Biju G. Pillai – Senior Director & Dean, FCM 

Vision of the TechVentures Club 

Position SCS as a leading hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. 

Encourage BCA & MCA students to explore creativity, technology, and innovation. 

Convert ideas, research, and projects into impactful products and ventures. 

Address real-world challenges through technology-driven solutions. 

Contribute to the digital economy through skill-based learning. 

Mission 

Inspire and nurture an entrepreneurial mindset. 

Offer resources, mentorship, and guidance for startup creation. 

Conduct orientation programs, bootcamps, and startup competitions. 

Promote live projects and industry-academia collaboration. 

Strengthen skills in emerging technologies like AI, ML, NLP, Software Development, and Predictive Analytics. 

Event Highlights 

Formal inauguration of TechVentures for AY 2025–26. 

Presentation on the club’s vision, activities, and roadmap. 

Introduction of student leadership team & faculty mentors. 

Interactive discussion on innovation, startup culture, and research opportunities. 

Participation from BCA & MCA students across all divisions. 

Organizing Team 

Dr. Manisha More – Head, TechVentures 

Dr. Richa Purohit – I/C Principal, SCS 

Dr. G.Y. Shitole – Advisor, SBUP 

Faculty coordinators and members of TechVentures 

Student Core Team 

Anish Gaur – President (FY MCA C) 

Vanish Challagali – Vice President (SY BCA E) 

Kajal Pardeshi, Vaishnavi Shinde, Chaitanya Chaudhari – Event Coordination, Design & Logistics 

Additional volunteers from BCA & MCA