Incubation & Mentorship
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET)
70+ Years
of Academic Excellence
NAAC A++
Accredited Institute
Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park (STEP) and Venture Lab TIET together form the innovation and startup incubation ecosystem at TIET.
Backed by NSTEDB-DST, Meity Startup Hub, and Startup India, the ecosystem fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and research-led startup growth.
STEP-TIET
Incubation Center
Supporting BanavatNest in
Research-led TEP innovation
Driving innovation through deep research.
Prototype-oriented execution
Turning ideas into functional prototypes.
Entrepreneurial journey
Guiding startups from ideation to growth.
Networking support
Connecting with mentors & industry.
Advisory Board
Dr. Reza Belaghi
Advisory board
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Dr. RK Shyamasundar
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Board of Directors

Dr. Sukhdev Singh
Ph.D. (IIT Patna)
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR (RESEARCH & STRATEGY)
Experienced academic and researcher with over 8 years in higher education. Holds strong expertise in statistical modeling, estimation, and data-driven problem solving. Active contributor to bridging academia and industry.
- Author of 20+ research publications
- CSIR Junior and Senior Research Fellow
- Strategic leadership in research planning

Dr. Sangita Roy
Ph.D. (IIT Patna)
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR (INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY)
Accomplished academic with expertise in Computer Science, specialized in Cybersecurity, BlockChain, and IoT. Experienced in industry-oriented and funded research.
- PhD from IIT Patna, Postdoc from Tel Aviv University (Israel)
- Former Senior Scientist at IIT Bombay
- Leadership in technology innovation