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. Rajat Subhra Chakraborty

Dr. Rajat Subhra Chakraborty

Professor

Advisory Board Member

Prof. Rajat Subhra Chakraborty is the Susanta Kumar Gupta Chair Professor at IIT Kharagpur and a former Associate Dean. Ranked among the world’s top 2% of researchers, he specializes in hardware security, EDA, VLSI, digital forensics, and AI-enabled security. A Senior Member o…

  • Susanta Kumar Gupta Chair Professor, Department of CSE, IIT Kharagpur
  • Former Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, IIT Kharagpur
  • World’s Top 2% Researcher | Senior Member, IEEE & ACM
  • Expert in Hardware Security, EDA, VLSI, Digital Forensics & AI-Enabled Security
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Dr. Seema Bawa

Dr. Seema Bawa

Professor

Advisory Board Member

Dr. Seema Bawa is a distinguished academic leader and researcher whose career spans academia, industry, and institutional leadership. Her work has contributed significantly to advancing computer science education, fostering innovation, and mentoring future technology leaders.

  • Former Dean (Outreach), Dean (Student Affairs) & HoD, CSE at TIET
  • Led Sponsored Projects Funded by AICTE, DST, TCS, MoCIT & DAE
  • 200+ Publications | 28 Ph.D. Scholars | 65+ PG Theses Guided
  • Bridging Academia and Industry through Research & Innovation
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Dr. Reza Arabi Belaghi

Dr. Reza Arabi Belaghi

Associate Professor

Advisory Board Member

Dr. Reza Arabi Belaghi currently serves as Associate Professor of Statistics and Data Science at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden, and as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is a…

  • Associate Professor, Statistics & Data Science, SLU, Sweden
  • Adjunct Professor, University of Ottawa | Senior Statistician, CHEO, Canada
  • 60+ Publications | Research Projects Exceeding CAD 3.4 Million
  • Expert in Statistics, Data Science, Biostatistics & Clinical Research
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Dr. RK Shyamasundar

Dr. RK Shyamasundar

Professor

Advisory Board Member

Prof. Rudrapatna Shyamasundar is a distinguished computer scientist and globally renowned expert in Blockchain Technology, Cybersecurity, Distributed Systems, and Formal Methods. He is an INAE Distinguished Professor at IIT Bombay and a former Founding Dean at TIFR. A Life Fel…

  • INAE Distinguished Professor, IIT Bombay & Former Founding Dean, TIFR
  • Global Expert in Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Distributed Systems & Formal Methods
  • 300+ Publications | 8 Patents | 8 Books | 40+ Ph.D. Scholars Guided
  • Life Fellow, IEEE | Fellow, ACM | Distinguished Alumnus, IISc
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Dr. Ajit Kumar Verma

Dr. Ajit Kumar Verma

Professor

Advisory Board Member

Dr. Ajit Kumar Verma is a globally recognized expert in Reliability, Risk, and Safety Engineering. He is a Professor of Technical Safety in Norway and a former Senior Professor at IIT Bombay. Ranked among the world’s top 0.05% of scholars, he is an accomplished author, editor,…

  • Professor, Technical Safety, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
  • Former Senior Professor, IIT Bombay
  • Global expert in Reliability, Risk and Safety Engineering
  • Top 0.05% worldwide scholar | Mentor of 40+ Ph.D. scholars | Editor
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Board of Directors

Dr. Sukhdev Singh

Dr. Sukhdev Singh

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
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Dr. Sangita Roy

Dr. Sangita Roy

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
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