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The @BIRAC_2012 booth at the Science & Technology Conclave and International Conference on Innovation & Technology for Viksit Bharat (STC-ICIT 2026), held on 24–25 April 2026 at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, witnessed remarkable engagement and enthusiastic participation throughout the event. The booth drew a diverse audience, including students, researchers, innovators, and industry stakeholders, serving as a dynamic platform to showcase India’s thriving biotechnology innovation ecosystem. It also enabled meaningful interactions and knowledge exchange across the research and innovation landscape. A quiz activity was organized for students, adding an interactive element to the experience while fostering curiosity and awareness around biotechnology and innovation. Dr. @DrJitendraSingh , Dr. @rajesh_gokhale , Dr. @drjitendrak170 , CA Nidhi Shrivastva, Dr. @sonalitandon , Dr. @Bhawana07316814 , Vibhor Khar, Astha Chauhan, @IndiaDST , @DBTIndia , @BIRAC_2012

Dr. @drjitendrak170 , Managing Director, @BIRAC_2012 , graced the Science & Technology Conclave and International Conference on Innovation & Technology for Viksit Bharat (STC-ICIT 2026) as Guest of Honour at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology (GJUST), Hisar. In his inaugural address, he highlighted BIRAC’s continued focus on enabling translation, supporting innovators across the value chain from idea to commercialization, and strengthening pathways for Biotech, Biopharma, Medtech, and Healthtech innovations to reach the market. The event brought together eminent scientists and thought leaders across the country. With over 1,500 students, researchers, and educators in attendance, the conclave reflected the growing focus on innovation, research translation, and technology-led development in the country. @DrJitendraSingh , Dr. @rajesh_gokhale , Dr.@drjitendrak170 CA Nidhi Shrivastava , @IndiaDST, @DBTIndia , @BIRAC_2012 #BIRAC #InnovationToImpact #ViksitBharat #Biotech #ScienceAndTechnology

@BIRAC_2012 , in partnership with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, Netherlands Innovation Network India is proud to support the implementation of the “Innovation Mission: Medical Technology India,” organized by the Netherlands Embassy in India in collaboration with RVO. As part of this initiative, the delegation gained valuable insights into Telangana’s dynamic healthcare and life sciences ecosystem through a series of impactful engagements. Key highlights from the visit: * A guided tour of AIG Hospitals, showcasing world-class clinical excellence and a strong spirit of innovation. (Capri Jalota) * A networking reception with prominent industry leaders and key stakeholders. * A visit to IKP Knowledge Park (Satya Prakash Dash Viswanadham Duppatla), including an engaging roundtable with the leadership team and a visit to PI Health Sciences Ltd (Simon Haydar Ramkumar Esakki). * An insightful tour of Huwel Lifesciences at the Med-Tech Park in Sultanpur, under Telangana Lifesciences, highlighting India’s growing strength in medical technology manufacturing and innovation. (Venugopal Rao Sankineni) BIRAC looks forward to further strengthening the innovation ecosystem and fostering impactful global collaborations in the years ahead. @DrJitendraSingh I Dr. @rajesh_gokhale I Dr. @drjitendrak170 I CA Nidhi Shrivastava I Dr. @AmitaJo66631022 , | @rashmikasingh I Dr. Shalini Singh I Priyanjit Ghosh I Sandal Kotawala I Ravi Bhogu I @IndiaDST I @DBTIndia I @BIRAC_2012 #BIRAC #MedTech #Innovation #Healthcare #IndiaNetherlands #LifeSciences #Collaboration

Evaluated in detail with the Chairman of "Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre" #IN-SPACe, Dr Pawan Goenka, the progress made in India’s Space programmes, since the opening up of the #Space related activities and projects to the private sector, five years ago. Gratifying to note that over USD 600 million private investment has been made in the Space sector over the last five years. The number of #StartUps in the Space sector has increased from single digit to over 400. These StartUps are active across launch vehicles, satellite and payload manufacturing, ground infrastructure, data services, and emerging in-orbit segments. Increasing global interest is also reflected in rising engagements with international clients, including established Space-faring nations. To support this momentum, a range of focused initiatives have been rolled out. A ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund is being operationalised with SIDBI to support growth-stage StartUps, while a ₹500 crore Technology Adoption Fund is enabling the transition of early-stage innovations into commercially viable products. The seed fund scheme is providing grants of up to ₹1 crore to StartUps at the ideation and prototype stage, along with mentoring and ecosystem support. The immediate plan is to set up Space laboratories in Universities and Colleges across India, with seven such labs to be established in the first phase to provide hands-on exposure to students in satellite systems, rocketry and mission design. The initiative is aimed at building a strong force of skilled youth for India’s expanding Space sector. Meanwhile, India’s global engagement in the Space sector continues to deepen, with partnerships now spanning over 45 countries. Recent collaborations include agreements with Singapore and the UAE, participation of Indian companies in international space forums, and initiatives to connect domestic startups with global markets.

On World IP Day, celebrating the power of ideas transformed into impact. National Biopharma Mission @BIRAC_2012 is building a strong bridge between research and real-world impact through its Technology Transfer Office (#TTO) Network. The TTO #Network under #NBM has strengthened India’s innovation ecosystem by bridging science and commercialization—enabling researchers, startups, and institutions to protect, manage, and translate intellectual property into real-world solutions. From fostering IP awareness to enabling licensing, spin off to partnerships, and market progression, the TTO Network is helping unlock the full value of India’s biopharma innovation pipeline. As we mark #WorldIPDay, we reaffirm our commitment to building a robust, IP-driven innovation ecosystem. To know more about the TTO Network and its services please reach out to: Dr @RajKShirumalla; Mission Director National Biopharma Mission Email: nbm-10@birac.nic.in Dr @kpvashishth , Email: nbm8@birac.nic.in Mr. @vibhorkhare , Email: user-035@birac.nic.in @DrJitendraSingh , Dr @rajesh_gokhale , Dr. @drjitendrak170 , CA Nidhi Shrivastava, @IndiaDST , @DBTIndia ,@BIRAC_2012 @NITIAayog , @DPIITGoI , OPSA, @CIIEvents , @ficci_india , @TTO_BCIL @Biotech4India (@CCAMP_India ) @IkpPrime , @IKP_SciencePark @KIITUniversity @fitt_iitd @sathgurumc @TechEx_In | @venture_center | @TTOBRFAA , @KIIT_TBI , @KIITUniversity @IitFitt99134 | @sctimst_tvm Hashtags #WorldIPDay #Innovation #Biopharma #TechnologyTransfer #IntellectualProperty #NBM #StartupEcosystem #AtmanirbharBharat#Licensing #Commercialization #Spinouts #Collaborations #Partnerships

"India has always linked science with the nation’s progress. With this vision, our scientists are advancing the civil nuclear programme. Their efforts are making a significant contribution to nation-building". -PM Sh @narendramodi #MannKiBaat

On this World IP Day, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) celebrates the power of intellectual property in transforming cutting-edge research into real-world impact. From enabling biotech startups to safeguarding novel discoveries, IP serves as the critical bridge between ideas and accessible solutions. As India’s innovation ecosystem continues to expand, strengthening IP awareness, protection, and commercialization pathways is more important than ever. Through initiatives like BIRAC-PATH, innovators benefit from strategic advisory alongside financial support to secure their IP and accelerate technology transfer. This is further complemented by the IP & Technology Management Law Clinic Connect—a pro bono platform offering guided mentoring across patentability, licensing, valuation, and regulatory pathways. Through sustained, theme-based capacity-building programmes, BIRAC is fostering a robust and evolving IP ecosystem in the country—ensuring that innovation is not only protected, but effectively translated into meaningful societal impact. Let’s continue building a future where ideas are protected, collaborations are strengthened, and innovations reach those who need them most. @DrJitendraSingh I Dr. @rajesh_gokhale I @drjitendrak170 I CA Nidhi Shrivastava I @vinitajindal01 I @amitkatiyar I @PadhiVarsha I Ayushi Kamthan I Neha Barak I @IndiaDST | @DBTIndia I @BIRAC_2012

On World Intellectual Property Day, the Department of Biotechnology (@DBTIndia) celebrates the spirit of innovation and the importance of protecting ideas that transform lives. From pioneering biotech research to sustainable and life-saving solutions, intellectual property plays a vital role in advancing science for society. Innovate. Protect. Transform. #WorldIPDay #IntellectualProperty #Biotechnology #Innovation #ScienceForSociety @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @NABI_India @bric_ils @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @HydNiab @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @THSTIFaridabad @ICGEBNewDelhi @unescorcb @BIRAC_2012 @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_IND @CSIR_NIScPR

Final call, designers! Design the official logo for National Technology Day 2026 and be part of celebrating India’s innovation journey. The Department of Biotechnology (@DBTIndia) invites entries that reflect the spirit of in-house technologies and a Whole-of-Government approach towards progress. 📌 Open to all Indians 📌 No entry fee 📌 Individual participation 📌 Deadline: Today, 26th April 2026, 11:59 PM 📌 Event Date: 11 May 2026 Send your entries to: mediacell@dbt.nic.in #NationalTechnologyDay2026 #NTD2026 #LogoContest #DesignIndia @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @NABI_India @bric_ils @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @HydNiab @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @THSTIFaridabad @ICGEBNewDelhi @unescorcb @BIRAC_2012 @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_IND @CSIR_NIScPR

In this edition of Founder’s Friday, we feature @RunalDahiwade , Founder of @getpeppermint , who is building intelligent robotic solutions to automate repetitive and unskilled workflows across commercial and industrial environments. Peppermint Robotics is addressing critical challenges such as inconsistent productivity, high attrition, and workforce shortages by developing next-generation robots that deliver efficiency, consistency, and scalability. Their solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate into real-world operations, enabling businesses to optimize performance while reducing dependency on manual labour. With a full-stack robotics platform integrating software, electronics, and mechanical systems, the company has developed industrial-grade autonomous robots for applications such as floor cleaning in high-footfall environments like airports, malls, and industrial facilities. These robots operate continuously, intelligently manage workflows, and deliver measurable ROI. From early-stage innovation to global deployment, Peppermint Robotics has expanded across international markets while continuously refining its technology for scale, manufacturing, and efficient deployment. Supported by BIRAC through the SBIRI program, the company has benefited from funding, validation, and expert mentorship, accelerating its journey from product development to market readiness and global impact. @DrJitendraSingh | Dr. @rajesh_gokhale, Dr. @drjitendrak170 | CA Nidhi Shrivastava, Dr. @sonalitandon , @RunalDahiwade , @IndiaDST , @DBTIndia , @BIRAC_2012 , @getpeppermint #FoundersFriday #BIRAC #DeepTech #Robotics #Automation

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🚀 Call for Applications is Now Open! The BRIC–Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (@BIRAC_2012 ) Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme is designed to transform breakthrough research into real-world impact by empowering the next generation of bioentrepreneurs. By leveraging innovative technologies emerging from iBRIC+ institutes, this flagship initiative connects early-career researchers with a robust ecosystem of scientists, mentors, and venture capital partners — enabling them to take ideas from the lab to the market. Through this programme, EIR fellows will: 🔬 Work closely with leading scientists on cutting-edge technologies 💡 Translate research into scalable solutions 🚀 Accelerate their journey towards building impactful biotech startups This is more than a programme — it’s a launchpad for innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship in India’s biotechnology ecosystem. ✨ If you are ready to turn science into startups, this is your opportunity. @DrJitendraSingh | Dr. @rajesh_gokhale | @drjitendrak170 | CA Nidhi Shrivastva | @vinitajindal01 | @anandesh | @Axilor_2025 | @navamcapital | @Mela_Ventures | @SocialAlphaIN | @IdeaspringCap | @IndiaDST | @DBTIndia | Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (@BIRAC_2012 ) | @BricDbt | @DBT_NCCS_Pune | @FollowDbtNibmg | @NNibmg | @NImmunology | @NABI_India | @DBT_NBRC | @BRIC_CDFD | @DBT_IBSD | Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine @DBT_inStem

Call for Proposals: Establishment of BIO-Artificial Intelligence (BIO-AI) Hubs under BioE3 Policy for Biomanufacturing. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC invite proposals for the establishment of BIO-AI Hubs to drive next-generation innovation at the intersection of biology and artificial intelligence. This call seeks problem statements and research-driven solutions in the following areas: Biomolecular Design Synthetic Biology Sustainable & Agricultural Innovations Genomic Diagnostics Ayurveda Proposals are expected from multidisciplinary teams integrating expertise in synthetic biology, AI/ML, and computational sciences, with a strong focus on translational outcomes and real-world impact. We encourage Indian startups, academic institutions, and industry partners, individually or in collaboration, to come forward with innovative proposals aimed at establishing cutting-edge BIO-AI hubs in these domains. How to Apply Industry / Industry–Academia Collaborations: Apply through the BIRAC website: birac.nic.in Detailed RFP and implementation guidelines: birac.nic.in/desc_new.php?i… Academic Partners: Submit proposals via the DBT e-ProMIS portal: dbtepromis.nic.in For any application-related queries, kindly contact: DBT: Dr. Kalaivani Ganesan : k.ganesan@nic.in BIRAC: Mr. Amit Katiyar & Dr. Alka Kaushal: akatiyar@birac.nic.in | inv-04@birac.nic.in Last Date The deadline for submission of applications is June 30, 2026. @DrJitendraSingh Dr. @rajesh_gokhale | Dr. @drjitendrak170 | CA Nidhi Shrivastva | Dr. @kalaivani_dbt | Dr. sarma pakala | Dr. Amita Joshi, PhD | @amitkatiyar19 | Alka Kaushal, PhD | Kamakshi Chaithri P | @IndiaDST | @DBTIndia | @GoI_MeitY | @PSA | @ANRFIndia | @AIMtoInnovate | @NITIAayog | @BIRAC_2012

Celebrating World Earth Day! Biotechnology is powering solutions for a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable future from climate-resilient crops to bio-based innovations that protect our planet. At Department of Biotechnology (@DBTIndia), we are committed to advancing science for environmental sustainability and national growth. Let’s innovate responsibly. Let’s protect our only home. Image credit: AI #WorldEarthDay #BioE3 #SustainableFuture @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @BIRAC_2012 @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_IND @CSIR_NIScPR @moefcc

The 2nd webinar in the @DBTIndia -Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (@BIRAC_2012 )-USP India collaborative series emphasises on strengthening quality and risk-based material control in Cell and Gene Therapies (CGT). This discussion will focus on quality of plasmid DNA, critical quality attributes, impurity control, and risk management approaches aligned with global guidance. 🗓 28 April 2026 ⏰ 04:30 PM – 06:00 PM (IST)|06:00 AM -07:30 AM (EDT) 📍 Virtual @DrJitendraSingh | Dr. @rajesh_gokhale | Dr. @drjitendrak170 | CA Nidhi Shrivastava | Dr. @sonia_gandhi | @DevanshuGupta | @BasakClements | @RebeccaPotts | @UppalAnnu | varsha gowal | Dr Kishor Mogulluru | Sudeep Sabde, Ph.D. | @IndiaDST | @DBTIndia | Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council @BIRAC_2012 | @USPIndia | @USPharmacopeia #CellAndGeneTherapy #Biotechnology #QualityManagement #RegulatoryScience #CGT #Biopharma #DBT #BIRAC #USP #IndiaInnovation

Earth is not just where we live, it is what sustains us, inspires us, and connects us all. This World Earth Day, let us come together to honour our shared home and embrace the responsibility to protect and preserve it. Our Power. Our Planet. 🌍✨ #EarthDay #MoES @narendramodi @mygovindia @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @PIB_India @PIBEarthScience

This Earth Day, be more than aware, be responsible. Every small action today shapes a greener, safer tomorrow. From conserving resources to protecting our oceans and atmosphere, your choices matter. Join the Ministry of Earth Sciences and take the pledge to safeguard our planet. Take the pledge on April 22, 2026. pledge.mygov.in/mother-earth-2… #EarthDay #InspiringEarth #Earth #MoES @narendramodi @mygovindia @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @PIBEarthScience @PIB_India

Join us live at 2:00 PM on YouTube for the Earth Day Celebration 2026 🌍 Be part of the conversation shaping a sustainable future. Link: youtube.com/live/3wAFPADah… #EarthDay #InspiringEarth #MoES @narendramodi @DrJitendraSingh @mygovindia @PIBEarthScience @PIB_India @OfficeOfDrJS