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IIT (BHU) Alumni Supports IIT (BHU) Foundation With Cloud-Based Software For Nonprofits

The IIT BHU Foundation extends heartfelt gratitude to Vipul Minocha, the founder of DonorView, for revolutionizing our donation management processes. DonorView, an all-in-one, cloud-based software tailored for nonprofit organizations, has alleviated the complexities associated with managing multiple software platforms.  Following his graduation from IIT BHU in 1987, Vipul embarked on a journey that took him […]

Fueling Innovation: IIT BHU Seed Fund Backs Two Promising Startups

The IIT BHU Seed Fund, buoyed by a generous contribution of $100k (out of $1M)  from Jay Chaudhry (ECE ’80), CEO of Zscaler, remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing student-led ventures. With a clear mission to expedite the journey from ideation to securing institutional venture capital (VC) investment within six months, the fund provides […]

KASHIYATRA’24-Cadence Kaleidoscope – Old Soul, New Groove

KashiYatra’24, with the theme “Cadence Kaleidoscope- Old Soul, New Groove”, unfolded as a splendid cultural extravaganza at IIT BHU. This annual socio-cultural fest, spanning three days, featured a rich tapestry of competitions and events.  Acer stood as the title partner, and Tata Steel emerged as the major sponsor, joined by a stellar lineup of sponsors […]

IIT(BHU) Foundation’s Musical Night Fundraiser Strikes a Chord of Success

  On the starry night of October 28, 2023, the IIT(BHU) Foundation orchestrated a symphony of success with its inaugural fundraiser, a musical night and dinner held in Edison, NJ. As a volunteer-run 501(c)3 organization dedicated to raising endowment funds from the esteemed alumni of IIT (BHU) Varanasi, the foundation brought together a diverse group […]

IIT (BHU) Foundation Receives $1.6 Million from Alumni for a Student Academic Center

Donation from technologist and IIT (BHU) graduate Raj Yavatkar (’80 ECE) made to the IIT(BHU) Foundation will fund the Student Academic Center at the Institute. (Albany, N.Y.) October 17, 2023 — The IIT (BHU) Foundation, a U.S.-based all volunteer, non-profit association of IIT (BHU) alumni, announced that Raj Yavatkar,  IIT (BHU) graduate and CTO of […]

Inaugural IIT BHU Foundation Fundraiser “Kashi Yatra Musical Masti”

Join us for the inaugural IIT BHU Foundation Fundraiser – an exciting, in-person musical event to raise funds for a great cause! Date and time Saturday, October 28 · 5:30 – 10:30pm EDT Purchase Now Location Royal Ambassador Banquets, Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ, USA 2863 Woodbridge Avenue Edison, NJ 08837 United States Refund Policy Contact […]

How The IIT (BHU) Foundation Scholarship Helped Students Make Their Future

Scholarships serve as powerful catalysts for educational and personal growth, empowering students to realize their potential and shape their future endeavors. Realizing this, The Foundation started a scholarship aided by donations from its alumni. IIT(BHU) FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP provides not only financial help, but also opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible, allowing students to pursue higher […]

IIT (BHU) Foundation Announces New CEO

Albany, NY – The IIT (BHU) Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Sagar Bhimavarapu as its new CEO. Sagar brings a wealth of experience and passion to the IIT (BHU) Foundation and is committed to furthering its mission of enabling IIT (BHU)’s transformation into a trendsetting pioneer of technical education over the next […]