The generous funding from the class of 1985 has supported Chair Professorship in Technology and Sustainable Development. Prof. Parag Bhargava (2021-2024) from the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Material Science currently presides over the chair.
The Class of 1985 has also supported Entrepreneurship Cell: Eureka, Retired Faculty Wellness Fund, and Young Faculty Award.
IIT Bombay’s Class of 1985 supported Eureka by sponsoring events, awarding prizes, helping create a seed fund, and supporting outreach activities. In 2010, THOMSON REUTERS declared ‘Eureka!’ as “Asia’s Largest Business Model Competition.”