About Launchpad Central
Since 2018, we've been nurturing innovation in Central India. Our mission is to build a thriving startup ecosystem that transforms ideas into impactful businesses.
Our Mission
To foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Central India by providing world-class infrastructure, mentorship, and funding support to startups solving real problems.
Our Vision
To establish Central India as a leading hub for innovation, producing 500+ successful startups by 2030 and creating significant economic impact in the region.
Our Values
Integrity, innovation, and impact drive everything we do. We believe in transparent operations, continuous learning, and creating lasting value for our ecosystem.
Leadership
Board of Directors
Dr. Meena Sharma
Director
Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Chairman
Sunita Patil
Director
Arun Joshi
Director
Dr. Meena Sharma
Director
Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Chairman
Full Staff Directory
Amit Singh
Finance Manager
Anjali Mehta
Program Manager
Rahul Patil
Startup Relations
Sneha Joshi
Events Coordinator
Vikram Desai
Technical Mentor
Pooja Rao
Marketing Lead
Amit Singh
Finance Manager
Anjali Mehta
Program Manager
Advisory Council
Neha Singh
Marketing
Vikram Mehta
Fundraising & VC
Priya Agarwal
Product Strategy
Sanjay Reddy
Manufacturing
Dr. Anita Verma
Healthcare
Rahul Kulkarni
Technology
Neha Singh
Marketing
Vikram Mehta
Fundraising & VC
Board of Directors
Dr. Meena Sharma
Director
Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Chairman
Sunita Patil
Director
Arun Joshi
Director
Dr. Meena Sharma
Director
Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Chairman
Full Staff Directory
Amit Singh
Finance Manager
Anjali Mehta
Program Manager
Rahul Patil
Startup Relations
Sneha Joshi
Events Coordinator
Vikram Desai
Technical Mentor
Pooja Rao
Marketing Lead
Amit Singh
Finance Manager
Anjali Mehta
Program Manager
Advisory Council
Neha Singh
Marketing
Vikram Mehta
Fundraising & VC
Priya Agarwal
Product Strategy
Sanjay Reddy
Manufacturing
Dr. Anita Verma
Healthcare
Rahul Kulkarni
Technology
Neha Singh
Marketing
Vikram Mehta
Fundraising & VC
Affiliations & Recognition
RTMNU Affiliation
Officially affiliated with Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, enabling us to support academic spinoffs and student entrepreneurs.
MSInS Recognition
Recognized by Maharashtra State Innovation Society under the Startup Maharashtra initiative, providing access to state-level support programs.
DPIIT Recognition
Registered with Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, enabling our startups to access central government benefits.
Funding Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following funding programs that enable us to support startups:
Governance & Transparency
We are committed to transparent operations and good governance practices.
Board Meetings
QuarterlyThe Board of Directors meets every quarter to review progress and provide strategic direction.
Governing Council
MonthlyThe Governing Council meets monthly to oversee day-to-day operations and program decisions.
Observer Policy
OpenStakeholders can attend board meetings as observers with prior registration.
Reports & Documents
Download our annual reports and audit documents for complete transparency.
Annual Report 2024-25
PDF • 2.4 MB
Annual Report 2023-24
PDF • 2.1 MB
CA Audit Report 2024-25
PDF • 1.8 MB
CA Audit Report 2023-24
PDF • 1.6 MB
Governing Council Minutes (Summary)
PDF • 0.5 MB