Why the Name BanavatNest ?
Banavat
Drawn from Hindi and widely used in Punjabi, Banavat signifies creating, building, and shaping ideas with purpose and intent.
Nest
A Nest symbolizes a nurturing space where ideas are developed, refined, and prepared to grow into meaningful impact.
Together, BanavatNest represents a research-led innovation ecosystem where curiosity-driven ideas are shaped through systematic investigation.
The Symbolism of BanavatNest
Build with Purpose. Nurture to Impact.
BanavatNest is not just a name—it is our commitment to shaping ideas through research and prototyping, transforming them into real-world impact.
Our Core Values
At BanavatNest, we believe innovation is not just about ideas -- it is about nurturing them through Purpose, Process, and Prototyping until they create meaningful Progress.
PURPOSE
Why we do it
PROCESS
How we approach it
PROTOTYPE
What we create
PROGRESS
What impact it drives
Our Mission & Our Vision
Our Mission
To transform purposeful ideas into practical and scalable solutions through research, design, and prototyping.
Our Vision
To build a research-driven innovation ecosystem where ideas evolve from curiosity to meaningful real-world impact.
Our Approach
We adopt a problem-driven approach where real-world industry challenges are mapped into academic research opportunities and student-led innovation projects. Collaboration is enabled through joint supervision, milestone-based execution, continuous mentoring, and prototype-driven development.
Who Can Collaborate
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.
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