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Department of Science & Technology supported, COEP's Bhau Institute is a startup incubation center i BHAU means elder brother.

In the Indian culture, you enjoy a special relationship with your elder brother. He is the one you lean on for guidance, support and a helping hand in all your adventures. He helps you pick yourself up when you fall. He provides just enough guidance to get you going and gradually launches you into the real world. This is the spirit for BHAU institute

We push students, technopreneurs and startups

to not only find their own calling but also unleash their full potential. We provide just enough guidance for them to support their dreams and ambitions. At COEP, we desire our students to become entrepreneurs in their own right and help them find their own place under the sun.

21/08/2026

Happy World Entrepreneurs Day!
Entrepreneurs see possibilities where others see problems—and turn ideas into action, innovation and impact.

At COEP’s Bhau Institute, we believe the right ecosystem can help bold ideas grow into meaningful ventures.

Here’s to the dreamers, builders, risk-takers and changemakers shaping a better tomorrow.

20/08/2026

Social Innovation Summit 2026 | Sustainable Solutions for Society & Environment

COEP’s Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership is delighted to present the 3rd Edition of the Social Innovation Summit (SIS) 2026—a platform celebrating innovative ideas and solutions that create meaningful social and environmental impact. 🌱

We are honoured to welcome Mr. Indraneel Chitale, Managing Partner - Chitale Bandhu, as the Chief Guest & Keynote Speaker.

His entrepreneurial journey and insights into building a sustainable organisation will inspire innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and ecosystem stakeholders.

🗓️29th August 2026
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍COEP’s Bhau Institute, Pune

🌍 Let’s innovate for impact. Let’s build for a better tomorrow.
Register at the link in our bio.

17/08/2026

COEP Bhau Institute’s Social Innovation Summit 2026
Sustainable Solutions for Society & Environment

COEP’s Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership invites you to the Social Innovation Summit 2026 — a platform celebrating powerful ideas, real solutions and innovators working towards a more inclusive and sustainable future for our society and planet.

🌱 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

🏆 Grand Finale
Watch the Top 10 Social Innovators present their groundbreaking ideas, shortlisted from 111+ applications.

🎤 Keynote & Panel Discussion
Gain valuable insights from distinguished experts and thought leaders in the field of social innovation.

🏅 Winners’ Declaration Ceremony
The Top 3 Social Innovators will receive the Dr. Gauri Shah Best Ideation Grant, along with incubation support from Bhau Institute.

🤝 Networking over High Tea
Connect with innovators, mentors and experts over high tea.

👥 WHO CAN ATTEND?
• Social Innovators
• Startup Enthusiasts & Entrepreneurs
• Corporate Professionals
• Academicians & Researchers
• NGOs & Social Organisations
• Students

📅 Date: Saturday, 29th August 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: COEP’s Bhau Institute, Pune
🎟️ Registration: FREE | LIMITED SEATS

🔗 Registration link in our bio.

Together, Let’s Innovate for a Better Future.

15/08/2026

🚩 Celebrating 80 Years of India’s Independence.

From the freedom to dream to the courage to innovate, India’s journey has been powered by the vision, resilience, and determination of its people.

At COEP’s Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership, we remain committed to nurturing innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are building solutions for a stronger, self-reliant India.

As we celebrate this historic milestone, let us honor the past, embrace the present, and create the future through innovation, entrepreneurship, and impact.

🇮🇳 Happy 80th Independence Day!

08/08/2026

COEP’s Bhau Institute conducted an insightful session on “Decoding the B2B Buyer Mindset.”

The session explored how behavioral science influences B2B buying decisions and how understanding customer psychology can help founders and business professionals build trust, strengthen client relationships, and make their sales conversations more impactful.

We sincerely thank the speakers Suhasini Kirloskar and Shyama Dutta for sharing valuable industry insights and helping our startup community understand the psychological factors that shape B2B buying behavior.

We look forward to hosting many more such knowledge-sharing sessions that empower entrepreneurs to build stronger businesses and transform innovative ideas into market-ready solutions.

Suhasini Kirloskar Shyama Dutta Suhasini Kirloskar B2B Growth Essentials, MarketAxis PromoU_Mandar Prashant Kharangate Maharashtra State Innovation Society, Government of Maharashtra

02/08/2026

AMRUT – COEP Bhau Institute’s Incubation Program Demo Day was a resounding success, bringing together innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration under one roof.
During the event, our CEO, Mr. Mandar Joshi, emphasized the importance of encouraging and empowering the youth to embrace entrepreneurship as a career choice. He highlighted that nurturing entrepreneurial thinking among young minds not only creates successful enterprises and employment opportunities but also contributes significantly to the nation’s economic growth, innovation, and long-term prosperity.
The event provided an excellent platform for COEP Bhau Institute’s innovative startups, aspiring entrepreneurs, and ideators to present their groundbreaking ideas, prototypes, products, and services before a distinguished audience comprising investors, industry leaders, mentors, academicians, corporate representatives, and government officials.
It was inspiring to witness the passion, creativity, and determination of the participating startups as they showcased solutions with the potential to create meaningful impact across sectors.

Prashant Kharangate Maharashtra State Innovation Society, Government of Maharashtra

29/07/2026

What really drives a B2B buyer to say “yes”?

The answer isn’t always logic. It’s psychology.

Join us for an insightful session on Decoding the B2B Buyer Mindset, where you’ll discover how behavioral science influences buying decisions—and how you can use these insights to build trust, strengthen client relationships, and improve your sales conversations.

Grounded in Nobel Prize-winning research and decades of real-world B2B experience, this session will equip founders, entrepreneurs, and business professionals with practical strategies to better understand their customers and influence decision-making.

🗓 Friday, 7th August 2026
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 COEP’s Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership, Shivajinagar, Pune

Whether you’re pitching to customers, investors, or partners, understanding how people make decisions can become your biggest competitive advantage.

Register now at the link in our bio.

23/07/2026

We are thrilled to announce the Amrut -Bhau Institute Incubation Program Demo Day—the ultimate platform where brilliant ideators, bold innovators, and future founders step into the spotlight!
This is where ground-breaking ideas meet real-world impact. Our talented cohort is ready to showcase their latest prototypes, innovative products, and disruptive services..

Prashant Kharangate

Address

Pune
411005

Telephone

+912025507617

Website

http://www.bhau.org/

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