The Venture Lab TM

The Future Demands Entrepreneurial Leaders

The global digital economy is reshaping how business operates.

At Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, we've reimagined business education for this new reality. We believe the best way to understand business is to live it, breathe it, and build it yourself.

This is why we created The Venture Laboratory — a revolutionary learning environment where students don't just study business cases, they create their own. Here, failure becomes a teacher, success becomes validation, and every decision carries real consequences. Our students graduate with the battle-tested confidence to lead in a dynamic business landscape.

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Experiential Learning

Real business experience, not simulations.

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Comprehensive Training

All aspects of business management

Learn Business by Doing Business

The Venture Lab represents a fundamental shift in business education philosophy. Instead of spending years studying how others built businesses, our students build their own from day one.

Authentic Experience

Work on actual business ventures, not hypothetical scenarios. Every challenge you face is real, every solution you develop has genuine impact.

Rigorous Training

Navigate the complete business lifecycle from ideation through execution. Learn to handle complexity, ambiguity, and pressure in a supportive environment.

Confidence Building

Develop the skills, mindset, and resilience needed to thrive in tomorrow’s business world by solving today’s challenges.

When you graduate, you won’t just understand business theory; you’ll have proven you can execute in the real world.

TVL at a glance

2022

Year of inception

68

Number of student ventures funded

50K

Each venture receives 50,000 INR as seed funding

10

Credits earned from TVL

50+

Hours of mentoring

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Your Entrepreneurial Journey

1
Foundation Phase

Master the fundamentals of business and management. Understand market dynamics, consumer behavior, and the principles that drive successful enterprises.

2
Ideation & Planning

Identify genuine market needs and opportunities. Transform creative ideas into comprehensive, viable business plans backed by research and analysis.

3
Team Formation

Build your founding team and learn the critical skills of collaboration, leadership, and collective decision-making in high-stakes environments.

4
Launch & Execute

Bring your venture to life. Navigate all functional areas—finance, marketing, operations, strategy, and human resources—with guidance from expert mentors.

5
Growth & Reflection

Scale your venture, analyze outcomes, and extract powerful lessons that will shape your future career as a business leader.

Competencies you will develop with TVL

  • Business Strategy
  • Data & Financial Acumen
  • Market Analysis and Competition
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Problem-Solving Under Uncertainty
  • Operations

How the university supports you

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Esteemed Faculty

Our faculty don't just lecture—they roll up their sleeves and work alongside you, helping you learn and grow.

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Domain Experts

Seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders provide practical wisdom drawn from their extensive experience.

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Seed Funding

Each team receives ₹50,000 seed money for their TVL venture, with financial oversight and audit of expenses.

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On-campus incubator

Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) on campus helps bring your ideas to execution stage with guidance and resources.

How do I get started ?

Meet the TVL Lead Faculty

Meet the mentors