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Launch of 21 Integrated Biotech Centers in India
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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
Target Region
India
Target Sector
Biotechnology
Government of India, Department of Biotechnology, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)