About Us

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Our Vision

To build and demonstrate a self-sustainable, scalable & successful entrepreneurial ecosystem model which nurtures innovations and positively contributes to the nation being “Atma-Nirbhar”.

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Our Mission

To be an entity that promotes sector specific innovations, and startups by providing a world-class facility for bringing the innovations to reality.

What We Do

Icon 1 Entrepreneurship Awareness & Training

Workshops, bootcamps, and mentorship programs designed to spark and nurture entrepreneurial thinking.

Icon 2 Idea Validation & Mentorship

Expert guidance to refine and validate ideas into viable, market-ready business models.

Icon 3 Startup Incubation & Acceleration

Support in product development, market access, and business growth with tailored strategies and funding assistance.

Icon 4 IPR & Technology Support

Patent filing assistance and access to cutting-edge technology to protect and scale your innovations.

Icon 5 Networking & Partnerships

Connect with industry leaders, investors, and mentors to accelerate startup success.

Icon 6 Funding Support

We facilitate access to grants, seed funds, and CSR sponsorships to bring your vision to life.

Our Incubatees

Incubation Offerings

Access to funding

Mentorship and guidance

Networking opportunities

Shared resources & infrastructure

Potential customers & partner connects

Exposure to investors & venture capitalists

Workstation

Telephone Booth

Meeting Rooms

Community Events

Advisory Support

Biometric Secured

Printing Facilities

High Speed Wifi

Air Conditioned Area

Tea/Coffee

Prototyping Support

Office Utilities

We provide a host of amenities to our startups that fuels collaboration and productivity.

Our Leadership, Team & Mentors

Leadership

Hon. Dr. Prasad D. Patil

Director,
DPU Unitech Foundation

My vision is to empower underserved communities through education-driven innovation, turning ideas into impactful startups. By bridging Lab-to-Land gaps and offering world-class support, we aim to nurture job creators and contribute meaningfully to an Atma Nirbhar Bharat.

Leader 1

Hon. Dr. Somnath P. Patil

Director,
DPU Unitech Foundation

I envision DPU Unitech Foundation as a launchpad for breakthrough innovations. By growing a strong startup ecosystem and fostering industry-academia collaboration, we will drive employment, self-reliance, and India's leadership in global innovation.

Leader 2

Team


Mentors

Mentor 1

Mr. Trilok Kumar Jain

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Social Innovation / Sustainability / Clean Energy, Human Resource & Team building, Social Entrepreneurship, Ed-tech, Social development

Mentor 1

Dr. Manjusha Kadam

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Finance / Fundraising / Funding / Proposal writing, Marketing, Branding, or Go to Market, Social Innovation / Sustainability / Clean Energy

Mentor 1

Mr. Mangesh Wayal

App. building / UI/UX Design / Website building / Software Building / IT

Mentor 1

Mr. Sameer Punaskar

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Product Development / 3D Modeling / 3D Printing / Product Simulation / Manufacturing, Social Innovation / Sustainability / Clean Energy

Mentor 1

Dr. Vishal Wadajkar

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Marketing, Branding, or Go to Market, Human Resource & Team building

Mentor 1

Dr Pallavi Shintre

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Product Development / 3D Modeling / 3D Printing / Product Simulation / Manufacturing, Social Innovation / Sustainability / Clean Energy

Mentor 1

Dr. Dhananjay Pingale

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Finance / Fundraising / Funding / Proposal writing, Marketing, Branding, or Go to Market, Legal, CA, CS Compliance, Social Innovation / Sustainability / Clean Energy, Human Resource & Team building

Mentor 1

Mr. Mrudang Y Shukla

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Finance / Fundraising / Funding / Proposal writing, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Marketing, Branding, or Go to Market, Legal, CA, CS Compliance, Human Resource & Team building

Mentor 1

Dr. Laxmi C Goritiyal

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Marketing, Branding, or Go to Market, App. building / UI/UX Design / Website building / Software Building / IT, Social Innovation / Sustainability / Clean Energy, Human Resource & Team building

Mentor 1

Mr. Sanjiv Aundhe

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Social Innovation / Sustainability / Clean Energy, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE

Mentor 1

Mr. Sandeep Madiwa

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Finance / Fundraising / Funding / Proposal writing, Product Development / 3D Modeling / 3D Printing / Product Simulation / Manufacturing, Marketing, Branding, or Go to Market, App. building / UI/UX Design / Website building / Software Building / IT, Social Innovation / Sustainability / Clean Energy, Human Resource & Team building

Mentor 1

Mr. Uday Kore

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Finance / Fundraising / Funding / Proposal writing, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Marketing, Branding, or Go to Market, Legal, CA, CS Compliance, App. building / UI/UX Design / Website building / Software Building / IT, Social Innovation / Sustainability / Clean Energy, Human Resource & Team building

Mentor 1

CEng. Nikhil Kulkarni

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Finance / Fundraising / Funding / Proposal writing, Product Development / 3D Modeling / 3D Printing / Product Simulation / Manufacturing, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Marketing, Branding, or Go to Market, Engineering Technology & Innovation (Ex.: HVAC, Aerospace, Material Technology, Battery Management), Legal, CA, CS Compliance, App. building / UI/UX Design / Website building / Software Building / IT, Social Innovation / Sustainability / Clean Energy, Human Resource & Team building

Mentor 1

Mr. Saudagar Barde

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Marketing, Branding, or Go to Market, Human Resource & Team building

Mentor 1

Dr. Ravindra Wavhale

Material Technology / Bio-material / Eco-Material, Bio-Technology / Bio-Medical, Pharmaceuticals including material chemistry, drug design and discovery

Mentor 1

Dr. Arun Limgaokar

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Engineering Technology & Innovation (Ex.: HVAC, Aerospace, Material Technology, Battery Management), Social Innovation / Sustainability / Clean Energy, Bio-Technology / Bio-Medical, Automation throgh suitable instrumentation

Mentor 1

CS Tanvi Bhat

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Legal, CA, CS Compliance

Mentor 1

Mr. Ameya Deshpande

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Legal, CA, CS Compliance

Mentor 1

Mr. Akshay Sane

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Finance / Fundraising / Funding / Proposal writing, Legal, CA, CS Compliance

Mentor 2

Nimisha Kathane

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Finance / Fundraising / Funding / Proposal writing, Legal, CA, CS Compliance, Licenses & Registrations

Mentor 1

Mr. Shubham Bhoir

Business Strategy, Modeling & Planning, Marketing, Branding, or Go to Market, App. building / UI/UX Design / Website building / Software Building / IT, Social Innovation / Sustainability / Clean Energy, Human Resource & Team building

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