About BRC

Your One-Stop Hub for Startup Success

Vision

To be the most preferred incubator for innovative startups to transform ideas into compelling and sustainable business ventures.

Foster Innovation:
Provide a fertile and conducive environment, along with the necessary infrastructure, for startups to develop and refine their innovative ideas within a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Strengthen Business Fundamentals:
Equip startups with essential business knowledge and strategies for sustainable progression through structured incubation programmes.
Navigate Market Challenges:
Offer comprehensive advisory and support services to help startups overcome market hurdles and scale successfully.
Promote Knowledge Sharing:
Build a collaborative ecosystem through workshops, seminars, and networking events to encourage continuous learning and sharing of best practices.
Enable Sustainable Growth:
Facilitate access to funding and resources that empower startups to scale and achieve long-term growth.
Create a Supportive Ecosystem:
Develop and provide a network of co-incubators and partners to offer ongoing support and resources throughout the startup journey.

Focus Sectors

EV

Manufacturing

Deep Tech

Space Tech

Bioengineering

Food Tech

To be the most preferred incubator for innovative startups to transform ideas into compelling and sustainable business ventures.

Foster Innovation:
Provide a fertile and conducive environment, along with the necessary infrastructure, for startups to develop and refine their innovative ideas within a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Strengthen Business Fundamentals:
Equip startups with essential business knowledge and strategies for sustainable progression through structured incubation programmes.
Navigate Market Challenges:
Offer comprehensive advisory and support services to help startups overcome market hurdles and scale successfully.
Promote Knowledge Sharing:
Build a collaborative ecosystem through workshops, seminars, and networking events to encourage continuous learning and sharing of best practices.
Enable Sustainable Growth:
Facilitate access to funding and resources that empower startups to scale and achieve long-term growth.
Create a Supportive Ecosystem:
Develop and provide a network of co-incubators and partners to offer ongoing support and resources throughout the startup journey.

Focus Sectors

EV

Manufacturing

Deep Tech

Space Tech

Bioengineering

Food Tech

Mission

Every great idea deserves a chance to succeed, but transforming an idea into a successful business requires more than just innovation. It demands a nurturing ecosystem where innovators are empowered with the right knowledge, resources, and support.

At Bootstrappers’ Research Council (BRC), our mission is to provide this nurturing environment. We are dedicated to empowering startups through our core pillars: Nurture, Nourish, and Navigate.

Nurture

We provide a foundation where ideas are nurtured from the nascent stages. It’s about creating an environment within a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem where ventures can take root, gain momentum, and start their journey with confidence.

Nourish

To flourish, ideas require not just space but a nourishing ecosystem. We foster this growth by delivering comprehensive support that encompasses mentorship, strategic insight, and vital resources. This empowers startups to refine their concepts and prepare for impactful market entry, all within a dynamic entrepreneurial community.

Navigate

Success isn’t just about starting; it’s about scaling. We help ventures navigate the challenges that come with growth, guiding them through complexities and connecting them with the right opportunities. With our support, startups don’t just survive—they thrive, becoming part of a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Leadership

Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar

Director

A visionary leader and a champion of education, Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar is the driving force behind the SRM Group and the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST).

With an unwavering commitment to advancing education and public welfare, Dr. Paarivendhar has transformed SRM IST into one of India’s premier multidisciplinary universities, celebrated for its academic excellence and pioneering research.

As the Director of Bootstrappers' Research Council, Dr. Paarivendhar extends his vision to support and guide innovation, startups, and entrepreneurship. His leadership plays a pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurial talent and empowering aspiring business leaders.

Dr. Paarivendhar’s dedication to nurturing creativity, research, and enterprise continues to inspire generations to contribute to the nation’s economic growth and development.

Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan

Director

Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan, Pro-Chancellor of SRMIST, Kattankulathur, and SRM University – AP, is a visionary leader and dynamic entrepreneur guided by the motto, “Think big, do big, achieve big.” He has played a pivotal role in advancing research and fostering international collaborations, including the establishment of an International Advisory Board featuring experts from top global institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon.

He has also spearheaded initiatives like the International Student Exchange Programme and the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Empowerment through IT.

As a Director of Bootstrappers’ Research Council, Dr. Sathyanarayanan fosters innovation at all levels and is deeply passionate about providing opportunities for startups and innovators through world-class incubation, acceleration, infrastructure, and a thriving ecosystem.