Creating Futures Together
Invitation to Alumni of Walchand College of Engineering
You built the Legacy.
Help us build the Future.
Walchand College of Engineering has been a beacon of technical excellence for over 75 years. Today, through Walchand Innovations, we are transforming that technical expertise into economic engines and social impact. We invite you to be the catalyst.
Walchand Innovations is a Section 8 non-profit company. We are an intrinsic extension of the WCE experiential learning ecosystem, dedicated to:
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Incubating robust startups from the ground up.
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Diversifying local industries through strategy and tech.
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Solving real-world social problems through engineering.
We have the talent. We have the space.
We need the Network Effect.
Alumni Engagement Opportunities
Select a pathway to view how you can contribute.
1
The
Mentor
Time and Talent
For alumni who want to shape the next generation.
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Startup Mentor: Adopt a startup for 3 months. Guide them through industry insights, expert tips and business tactics.
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Committee Member: Join our Advisory, Selection, or Evaluation committees. Help us spot the diamonds in the rough.
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Technical Expert: Offer 1:1 guidance on specific sectors (compliance, manufacturing processes, solution architecture etc.).
2
The
Catalyst
Network and Strategy
For alumni who are industry leaders and connectors.
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Market Access Partner: Open doors. Introduce our startups to potential clients or pilot partners in your industry.
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Strategic Partner: Help our startups secure large orders or government projects where your firm is already established.
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Service Provider: Provide engineering design solutions or pilot manufacturing support to our startups.
3
The
Investor
Treasure and Trust
For alumni looking to give back or fuel growth.
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Angel Investor: Join our Angel Network. Get exclusive early access to investable startups.
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CSR Patron: Direct your company’s CSR funds toward our Social Impact Projects (rural tech, sanitation, clean energy).
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Donor:
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Ops Fund: Support day-to-day incubator operations.
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Prototyping Grant: Contribute to our innovation fund to support idea development and prototyping.
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4
The
Customer
Patronage and Advocacy
For alumni who want to support the incubator and our startups as paying customers.
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Early Adopters: Enable early cashflow by purchasing startup goods and services.
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Hire Our Services: The incubator has the expertise to delivery customised business consultancy services. Engage us to develop impactful solutions for your business.
