About Us
The Venture Center Library aims to support and enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in and around Pune. We invite entrepreneurs, scientific researchers, technology innovators, IP & technology commercialization professionals, and venture investors to take advantage of our collection of books, periodicals, reports, and research services.
Designed as a state-of-the-art knowledge space, the Venture Center Library blends modern infrastructure with a serene and inspiring environment. Its welcoming architecture, along with an open garden seating area, creates a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere — perfect for focused reading, collaborative work, and creative exploration.
📘 Library Collection
The library’s collection includes an extensive range of books and resources across subjects such as:
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation
- Personal Development
- Management
- Applied Sciences
- Intellectual Property
- Venture Capital
- Law
- Environment
- Social Sciences
📰 Magazines & Journals
It also subscribes to leading international and national magazines, including:
- Harvard Business Review (HBR)
- MIT Technology Review
- Entrepreneur
- Forbes India
- Business Today
- IITM Shaastra
- The Economist
- BioSpectrum
Along with select market and trend reports.
🏛️ Library Facilities
Spread over 1,150 square meters, the library offers comfortable reading areas for 20–25 readers, laptop plug-in points, and dedicated spaces for group discussions and study sessions. Members can also access browsing systems and specialized databases, including:
- YNOS – providing curated data on startups, funding trends, IP, and innovation activities in India.
- Regulatory Compass – offering reference access to ISO, IEC, and ASTM standards and regulatory guidance.
- IP Database – enabling searches related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and designs
⌚ Timings
- Monday to Saturday – 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM
- Closed on Sunday and public holidays
👥 Membership
The Venture Center Library is open to everyone! Whether you are an innovator, entrepreneur, student, or simply a curious learner, you are welcome to become a member.
All Venture Center staff and founders are automatically enrolled as members with full access to library resources. We also offer special discounts for scientists, researchers, students, institutions, and those opting for long-term memberships. Join today and be part of our growing community of readers and innovators!
🎓 Events & Activities
In addition to its collection, the Venture Center Library regularly organizes a variety of technical and non-technical sessions, workshops, and events for its members. It conducts STEM programs for students in collaboration with experts and hosts Book Club sessions, author talks, and interactive learning activities — creating a lively space for knowledge exchange, inspiration, and community building.