About IITACB

Our Story

A pioneering initiative, IITACB has been envisioned as a vibrant hub for collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning. Officially endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Government of India through the IIT Council, it is the only IIT alumni entity with its own brick-and-mortar facility. Spread across 93,000 square feet in Bommasandra, the Centre brings together alumni, academia, and industry while preserving the spirit and culture of the IITs.

VISION

To bring the power of IIT system for the benefit of Alumni, Industry, Government and society at large.

MISSION

To provide a platform for interaction between various IITs and the Industry, and the Government
To provide a platform for the IIT alumni to network for self-development
To provide a platform for alumni to give back to their alma mater by creating research and development projects
To provide a platform to promote innovation through startups

MANAGING COMMITTEE

The Managing Committee of IITACB comprises accomplished IIT alumni leaders, dedicated to fostering collaboration, guiding initiatives, and shaping the Centre’s vision of excellence, innovation, and community impact.

ASHOK MISRA
President,
Distinguished Professor, IISc; Former Director, IIT Bombay

PSV ANANTHA NARAYANA
Vice President,
Founding Member, IIT Bombay Alumni Bengaluru

ASHOK KAMATH
Secretary,
Chairman, Akshara Foundation; Secretary, IITACB

SURYA SARATHI BOSE
Joint Secretary,
Chair, Interdisciplinary Translational Engineering, IISc

GN SHRINIVAS
Treasurer

ABHA MISRA
Professor, Instrumentation and Applied Physics, IISc

Asim Patel

KUMAR NADIG
Founder and MD, Sycon Infra Pvt. Ltd.

VETERAN CDR PRADEEP PRASAD
Chair, Incubator Committee, IITACB

PRADIPTA BANERJI
Structural Engineering Professor, IIT Bombay

RB (DINAR) BHATKAR
MD, DCS Techno; Former Board Member, IIT Bombay

Ramesh Rao Nidambur

Ramjee Ganti

Rohit Koshy

Samir Kumar

SANJEEV SIKKA
Director, Arbor Brewpub and Nfotec Digital

Satyam Suwas

SIDDHARTHA DAS
General Partner, VentureEast; Former Head, Intel Capital South Asia

Sunil Khanna

SUSHEELA VENKATARAMAN
Board Member, Arogya World; Former Principal Director, ADB

K SHANMUGAM
Committee Member, IITACB

Vikraman Venu

Prof. Abha Misra

A distinguished researcher in nanomaterials and energy storage, Prof. Misra co-invented a light-activated supercapacitor in 2022. Her group at IISc continues to explore sustainable electronics. She is actively involved in translational research, bridging physics and real-world applications in energy.

Anand Talwai

A veteran of Wipro, Talwai co-founded NextWealth, a pioneering social enterprise that delivers AI/ML services from Tier-2 Indian towns. He promotes inclusive growth and technology-driven job creation. He also mentors startups and serves on the board of Pawaa Software.

Ashok Kamath

Former MD of Analog Devices India, Kamath is now a leading education reformer. Under his leadership, Akshara Foundation improved foundational learning for 7+ million children. He is also a trustee at Pratham Books, promoting open-access learning in Indian languages.

Prof. Ashok Misra

A polymer science pioneer, Prof. Misra served as IIT Bombay’s director (2000–2009). He recently received the Polymer Processing Society’s 2024 Fellow Award. He has held senior roles at Intellectual Ventures and advises global research bodies.

Dhananjay “DJ” Collur

An IIT Kharagpur alumnus and ex-founder of Computer Factory, Collur now focuses on rural digital education. He helped design eShala, a digital-learning initiative reaching 12,000+ rural students. He is also a musician and community mentor.

Prof. K.S. Narayan

A physicist known for his work in polymer optoelectronics and bio-compatible materials, Prof. Narayan has led innovations in organic solar cells and vision prosthetics. He served as interim president of JNCASR and co-founded the deep-tech startup ℏω.

Prof. Pradipta Banerji

Former Director of IIT Roorkee, Banerji is an earthquake engineering expert. He serves on boards of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and Cochin Shipyard Ltd, blending academia and national infrastructure development. He has received IIT Bombay’s Excellence in Teaching Award.

K. Shanmugam

Limited public information is available. Referred to as a fundraiser and active committee member in IITACB annual reports, he is credited with supporting strategic growth initiatives.

Kumar Nadig

An IIT Bombay and University of Toronto graduate, Nadig has led Sycon Infra in delivering premium real estate and hospitality projects across South India. He is known for integrating sustainability in construction practices and entrepreneurship.

M. Thiyagarajan (Rajan)

A thought leader in SaaS and tech policy, Rajan authored the Value SaaS Basecamp and connects Indian founders to global M&A opportunities. He co-founded two startups and now mentors emerging SaaS businesses and policy initiatives in India.

Cdr. Pradeep Prasad (Retd.)

After a distinguished career in the Indian Navy and IBM, he turned to social entrepreneurship. He is co-founder of KRI Trust and a senior advisor in strategic technology implementation. Recognised by IBM for his pandemic resilience planning.

Dr. Susheela Venkataraman

An IIT Delhi and BITS Pilani graduate, she led enterprise IT at the Asian Development Bank. Now on multiple nonprofit boards, she supports digital health, education, and startup ecosystems, and mentors women in STEM.

V.P. Baligar IAS (Retd.)

A senior Karnataka-cadre officer, Baligar led industrial policy and infrastructure development for over three decades. He served as CMD of HUDCO, India’s housing and urban development PSU, and influenced affordable housing policy nationwide.

PSV Anantha Narayana

A 1975 IITB alumnus, he played a pivotal role in organising IIT50 celebrations in Bangalore. He is a longtime community builder and alumni network leader, often representing IITB at national and global events.

R.B. “Dinar” Bhatkar

An IIT Bombay graduate (1976), he became the first Goan on IITB’s board of governors. He led DCS Techno in delivering global engineering services and received IIT Bombay’s Distinguished Service Award for alumni engagement.

Ramesh Rao Nidambur

Ramesh Rao Nidambur graduated with BTech [1976] & MTech [1978] degrees from IITM; worked with TELCo, L&T & GREW. Started own Specialized Fabrication & Automatic-Welding Development-Shop in 1984 for meeting the worldwide requirement of Nuclear Energy, Defence, Aerospace, O&G, Ship-building, High-Speed Railways, Bio Pharma, & other Sectors. Also provides Consultancy, Technology Governance, Project-Management, Auditing & Certification Services [DVS Zert GmbH] to Industry for meeting International Manufacturing Standards. Holds Patents for Advanced Manufacturing Processes,mentors pre-Startup Innovators to lead programs for VIKSIT BHARAT 2047, & hosts IITACB’s open forum initiative “ALUMS’ Den” for interfacing IIT’s Alumni with Industry & other Stakeholders. He may be contacted on n.ramesh.r@gmail.com, +91 9845068762

Sanjeev Sikka

A business leader with interests in hospitality, tech, and education. He is involved with Arbor Brewpub, digital ventures like Nfotec, and has over five decades of experience in corporate governance. Public biographical data remains limited.

Seema Sibbal

She leads brain-health and basic-education initiatives for Rotary Midtown. In 2023, she signed an MoU with NIMHANS to launch India’s first community-based brain health program. She is active in Rotary’s mental health and financial literacy outreach.

Prof. Suryasarathi Bose

A polymer nanocomposites expert, he became full professor in 2022 and now leads translational engineering at IISc. He is Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Materials Science: Composites and board member of Nature Communications: Earth & Environment. He received the INSA Fellowship in 2025.

Dr. Siddhartha Das

With over 40 startup investments and 9 major exits, Dr. Das is a seasoned VC and semiconductor expert. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell, five U.S. patents, and serves on advisory boards for global semiconductor research consortia.

Dr. G.K. Ravikumar

With a PhD in data mining and two decades of teaching and industry experience, Dr. Ravikumar mentors students and innovators in data analytics, cloud computing, and big data architecture. He’s actively involved in innovation and patent projects at BGS Global.

WHAT WE DO

EVENTS

We host a range of events including interactive workshops, expert talks, networking sessions, and tailored programs that support startups and innovators. These gatherings foster community, encourage collaboration, and contribute to a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, while also offering opportunities for alumni and families to reconnect and engage.

COLLABORATION

IITACB is a dynamic hub for industry collaboration, leveraging Bengaluru’s leadership in IT, aerospace, semiconductors, defence, automotive, and biotechnology. Working closely with the IITs, the Centre facilitates impactful partnerships, knowledge exchange, and applied research, enabling innovation and growth. These initiatives strengthen ties between academia, industry, and government for mutual progress.

WORKSHOPS

IITACB workshops, conducted with IITs, deliver advanced knowledge tailored to industry needs. Successful sessions on Smart Cities and Cyber Security showcased impactful collaboration between academia, government, and industry. Featuring IIT experts, the workshops are highly interactive and relevant, enabling participants to gain insights, build capabilities, and address emerging challenges.

NETWORKING

Networking at IITACB enables alumni and faculty to connect, collaborate, and discover partnerships. From formal events to informal meetups, members can build friendships, refresh old bonds, and pursue shared interests. The Bommasandra facility features a dedicated lounge with refreshments, designed to encourage meaningful conversations and professional collaborations.

MENTORING

IITACB’s mentoring programmes leverage the expertise of IIT alumni worldwide to support startups, entrepreneurs, and fellow alumni. By sharing experience and guidance, alumni empower others to grow professionally. This initiative creates opportunities for collaboration, knowledge transfer, and personal development, making the Centre a hub of mentorship and innovation.