Startup & Incubation Cell
To help the start-up fraternity succeed in their ventures, Western Business School (WBS) Pune is in the process of setting up a world-class incubation centre in partnership with JSR Private Limited. The start-up ecosystem at this incubation centre is designed to provide comprehensive support to early-stage entrepreneurs.
Co-Working Space
The fully furnished, air-conditioned co-working spaces are located in the heart of Pune’s automobile hub – Chakan Phase III (within the WBS Pune campus). Entrepreneurs can choose between shared office desks or private offices based on their privacy and operational requirements.
- High-speed Wi-Fi / LAN connectivity
- Printer, Scanner & Photocopy facilities
- 24×7 Security & Power Backup
- Meeting & Training Rooms
- Audio-Video Conferencing Facilities
- Event Spaces & Library
- 250-Seater Auditorium
- Recreation Area & Cafeteria
Business Services
A host of professional business services are made available at special subsidized rates through partner agencies to support start-ups incubated at WBS Pune.
- CRM Software Solutions
- Google Cloud Services
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Legal Advisory & Compliance Services
- Company Structure & Incorporation Support
Mentors
Behind every successful entrepreneur stands a strong mentorship network. At WBS Pune, start-ups are guided by a diverse pool of experienced mentors who play a critical role in shaping business success.
The mentor panel includes experts from IEEE (the world’s largest technical professional society), industry leaders, business professionals, entrepreneurs, government organizations, WBS Pune faculty, academicians, student interns, alumni, and investors.
Mentors assist start-ups in market research, solving business challenges, strategy design, and providing domain-specific guidance.
Learning & Development
Entrepreneurship education plays a vital role in equipping young innovators with the skills required for success in the 21st century. The incubation cell focuses on continuous learning through workshops, training programs, expert sessions, and hands-on exposure to real-world business scenarios.
Funding
Funding support will be provided to deserving and innovative student start-ups to help transform ideas into scalable and sustainable business ventures.