Launch of 21 Integrated Biotech Centers in India

About

The Indian government has initiated a national network of 21 integrated biotechnology centers aimed at providing shared high-performance biomanufacturing infrastructure for startups, SMEs, and academic institutions, facilitating technology transfer from research to market, and promoting sustainable development in the biotechnology sector.

Benefits

• Access to shared high-performance biomanufacturing platforms
• Support for technology transfer from lab to market
• Pilot and pre-commercial scale technology facilities to address scaling challenges for startups
• Promotion of green development and clean technology transition
• Facilitation of exports and international collaboration
• Advancement of India as a global leader in the bio-economy
• Alignment with the BioE3 policy (environment, economy, employment) in biotechnology
• Support for the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups, SMEs, large enterprises, and academic institutions in the biotechnology sector
• Focus areas include microbial biomanufacturing, sustainable agriculture, smart proteins, functional foods, advanced cell and gene therapies
• Located across India