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and ‘ Bio-manufacturing ’ and its impact on the Bioeconomy . At the valedictory session , announcement of Letters of Intent with BIRAC were exchanged by the Children ’ s Investment Fund Foundation and IPE Global for cofunding partnerships . One of the highlights was that the Indian biotech startups took center stage with the unveiling of 11 products that showcase the country ’ s emerging talent in biosciences .
The event witnessed the launch of Indian Bio Economy Report 2024 along with BIRAC Compendium of Products and Technologies 2024 . In addition to this the event also witnessed the launch of GBI Exhibitor Directory coupled with Insights into BIRAC Equity Fund and Amrit Grand Challenge JanCARE Innovations Report
Dr Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Executive Chairperson , Biocon Limited called for enhanced cooperation and collaboration to increase market share and volume of India ’ s Pharmaceutical sector . He also said “ Biology will drive the economic growth in future economy with leveraging innovation , investment , in intellectual property and sustainable growth .
Dr Tina Sejersgard Fano Executive Vice President , Planetary Health BioSolutions , Novonesis thanked India for the Bio E3 policy and said “ We need solutions for economy as well as environment .”
Prof . Ajay Kumar Sood , Principal Scientific Adviser , Government of India quoted the ‘ Australian Strategic Pacific Institute ASPI ’ report and said India is among the top countries in 45 out of 64 technologies as per the report and on 2nd position in Bio-tech manufacturing .
Dr Rajesh S . Gokhale Secretary , Department of Biotechnology , Chairman , BIRAC and DG-iBRIC highlighted the pivotal role of such international conference . Dr N . Kalaiselvi DG , CSIR called this as the decade of Innovation and research ; G S Krishnan President , Association of Biotech Led Enterprises ; Dr Jitendra Kumar Managing Director , BIRAC were also present at the inaugural ceremony .
BIRAC signed Letter of Intent with 9 leading international organisations in Biotechnology namely United States Pharmacopeial Convention ( USP ); UK Research and Innovation ( UKRI ), UK ; DHR Holding India ( Danaher ); Mauritius Institute of Biotechnology Ltd ( MIBL ); La Trobe University ; Blockchain for Impact ( BFI ); US-India Strategic Partnership Forum ( USISPF ); IBioM ( Indian Biotech MSME and Startup Foundation ); and Bharat Startup and Innovation Society ( BSIS ) - Bharat Startup Festival .
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