Global Bio-India 2024 Summit

September 17, 2024

The fourth edition of Global Bio-India 2024 recently ended, showcasing India’s strength in biotechnology. The event was organized by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and took place from September 12-14 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Event Overview

The event was officially opened by Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology. Over three days, many national and international participants from the biotechnology field gathered to share ideas and innovations.

Themes and Highlights

The theme for this year was ‘Biotech Innovation’ and ‘Bio-manufacturing’, emphasizing the importance of these areas in boosting India’s Bioeconomy. During the event, 11 new products developed by Indian biotech startups were introduced, showing the growing talent and creativity in the country.

At the closing session, important partnerships were formed, including an agreement between the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and IPE Global to fund projects that will help grow the biotech sector in India.

Awards and Recognitions

Several awards were given to recognize exceptional contributions to the biotech industry, including:

BIRAC Innovators Awards
Best Startup Exhibitor Awards
Best Incubator Exhibitor Awards
BioE3 Competition Awards

Government Initiatives

The government also announced new initiatives to promote innovation in biotechnology. These include the i4 (Innovation for Industry) program and the PACE (Promoting Academic Collaboration and Entrepreneurship) program, both designed to encourage collaboration between academia and industry.

Keynotes and Insights

One of the special guests, Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, stressed the importance of creating models like BIRAC for emerging fields like nanotechnology and quantum technology. He also called for more support for deep tech startups and honored the late Dr. M.K. Bhan for his visionary contributions to India’s biotech sector.

At the closing ceremony, important figures like Dr. Rajesh S Gokhale and Ms. Shilpy Kochhar expressed their thanks to all participants, partners, and organizers for their efforts.

Global Bio-India 2024 highlighted India’s growing role in biotechnology, offering a clear plan to advance innovation and bio-manufacturing. It reinforced India’s position as a key player in the global biotech industry.

About Global Bio-India 2024

This event is one of India’s top biotechnology gatherings, aimed at building global partnerships. It featured over 500 exhibitors and attracted more than 20,000 attendees. The focus was on innovation in areas like healthcare, agriculture, and the environment, as well as boosting investment opportunities. The event emphasized India’s commitment to biotechnology and its potential to lead in global biotech advancements.

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