Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP)

CCAMP welcomes the new ‘BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High-Performance Biomanufacturing’ of the Department of Biotechnology! This is a leap forward in fostering high-performance biomanufacturing and reinforcing India's commitment to a ‘#NetZero’ carbon economy and the Bio-vision for a #ViksitBharat. CCAMP has been at the forefront of promoting bio-entrepreneurship and catalysing technology development for a sustainable, greener planet. With the BioE3 Policy, we're excited to see the focus on key sectors such as high-value bio-based chemicals, biopolymers & enzymes; smart proteins & functional foods; precision biotherapeutics; climate resilient agriculture; carbon capture & its utilisation; marine and space research. We are already working across these themes through our technology platforms, research translation and commercialisation efforts, and bio entrepreneurship programmes supporting 450+ startups. Together, let’s drive the bio-revolution! Rajesh Gokhale Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD IT BT Department, Karnataka Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Startup Karnataka K-tech Biotechnology Facilitation Cell Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society #startupindia#startupindia Department of Science & Technology, Government of India

#TechnologyforLicensing: #XanthoControl, a novel bio-control agent targeting Xanthomonas sp., a virulent phytopathogen affecting 400+ plants globally. Agricultural field trials have demonstrated XanthoControl's efficacy, which significantly reduces infections in crops like tomatoes and pomegranates. This new agent is an alternative to chemical pesticides and antibiotics usually used for treating bacterial infections. Features: It is a cost-effective, safe, bio-derived, organic solution, with long shelf life, and stability at a wide range of pH and temperatures. We seek #industry support for further developing XanthoControl as a substitute for existing chemical pesticides/antibiotics. To learn more about this #technology, please reach out to the CCAMP Office of Technology Transfer (#OTT): ✉️ ott@ccamp.res.in, dia_licensing@ccamp.res.in ☎️ 080 6718 5322 Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Biobest Corteva Agriscience BASF Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds ARBICO Organics Syngenta MustGrow Biologics Corp ProFarm Crop Care Federation of India

CCAMP Dir-CEO Dr.Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD joined the Karnataka Water & Sanitation Sustainability Summit, moderating an insightful panel on "technological solutions for #wastewater treatment, greywater management." The session on "leveraging technology for water recycling" brought together leading voices including: *Dr. Shridhar Narayanan – Chair & CEO, Foundation for Neglected Disease Research *Dr. Sanjiv Sambandan – Professor, Indian Institute of Science (IISc); Director & Founder, Openwater.in *Dr. NB Prakash – Dean (Agri), College of Agriculture, GKVK & Special Officer for CoE on Watershed Management *Ms. Sonali Kulkarni – COO, Biocombinator *Ms. Shruti Parija – Director, Climate & Sustainability, Social Alpha Together, they explored innovative recycling techniques for greywater management to tackle Karnataka's water challenges. IT BT Department, Karnataka Priyank M Kharge Dr. Ekroop Caur Ruchi Bindal Prashanth Prakash Kris Gopalakrishnan Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Startup India Startup Karnataka

🎉 Big news! 7 CCAMP cohort startups have won the prestigious nasscom #Emerge50 awards in Agri & Food Tech, Biotech & Nanotech, and HealthTech categories! Congratulations #GreenPod Labs, Cambrian Bioworks, Theranautilus, #TranaLab, BrainSightAI, Janitri, Inte-e-Labs! These teams have been supported through DST #NIDHI, #ELEVATE at CCAMP's Agri CoE, #LEAP, #BIG, #TIDE, #SAMRIDH, CCAMP-CARB-X #AMR QUEST, and InDx programmes. Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD Abhay Karandikar Department of Biotechnology Department of Science & Technology, Government of India IT BT Department, Karnataka Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Atal Innovation Mission Official NITI Aayog MeitY Startup Hub Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Calling all researchers & innovators to leverage CCAMP's #bioincubation facilities! CCAMP incubation programme has nurtured some of India's most pathbreaking #biotech startups. It can be a game-changer for you too! Access: ✅ Benchtop to high-end technologies ✅ Ecosystem & network ✅ Funding support & mentoring ✅ Open lab dedicated benches & more Contact us: 📧: incubation@ccamp.res.in 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gum_wsUh Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Atal Innovation Mission Official IT BT Department, Karnataka NITI Aayog Department of Science & Technology, Government of India Department of Biotechnology K-tech Biotechnology Facilitation Cell Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society

Celebrating Women Leadership in #STEM! CCAMP, in collaboration with the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), hosted an engaging workshop under BIRAC's Grand Challenges India, bringing together 20 women leaders in STEM. The day featured engaging discussions on entrepreneurship, funding, and translating research into impactful solutions. Special thanks to Uma Ramakrishnan, Dean of Faculty at NCBS; Vatsala Thirumalai, Dean of Research at NCBS and Ayesha Chaudhary, Director at WomenLift Health for the panel discussion on the evolving landscape of Women in STEM Leadership in India. Janani Venkatraman, Co-Founder and CEO, Biomoneta shared her experiences navigating the challenges of tech development, and Sri Sailaja Nori, Co-Founder and Director, Sea6 Energy Pvt Ltd. presented her insights on women’s leadership. The event concluded with a thought-provoking panel on building (male) allies, with LS SHASHIDHARA, Director of National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), CCAMP Dir-CEO Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD, Smita Jain, Director, Partnerships (India) Cactus Communications and Sarah Hyder Iqbal, Science Engagement Strategist, moderated by Ayesha Chaudhary. Here’s to fostering a more diverse and inclusive future in STEM! Department of Biotechnology Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation #WomeninSTEM #WomenLeadershipinSTEM

Save the Date for the 205th Round Table by the CCAMP InDx Program! 📅 When: 26th October, 10:00 AM 📍 Where: Zoom (https://lnkd.in/gxTWM3jx) Meeting ID: 826 1419 6713 | Passcode: 621460 Join us as we host Dr. Sunil, Sujatha from ICGEB for a discussion on "Arboviruses on the Rise: Rethinking Surveillance & Diagnostics for a Safer Future." She is working with the Indx team to develop technologies for environmental surveillance. Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) such as dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika viruses are public health threats in tropical and subtropical areas. Let’s work together to strengthen research and response efforts against the epidemic and pandemic potential posed by arboviral diseases. Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India The Rockefeller Foundation FIND Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Department of Science & Technology, Government of India Department of Biotechnology Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) IT BT Department, Karnataka Startup India Startup Karnataka Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay NITI Aayog Atal Innovation Mission Official Indian Institute of Science (IISc) SRL Diagnostics® Atal Incubation Centre - CCMB DERBI Foundation

CCAMP hosted a delegation from Japan’s Kyoto University, Shimadzu Corporation, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT), Govt of Japan. Our team shared insights on our initiatives to promote strong science for societal impact with a focus on the life sciences sector. We look forward to expanding collaborations between India and Japan to advance biotech research! Ministry of External Affairs, India Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD Department of Biotechnology Department of Science & Technology, Government of India Atal Innovation Mission Official Kyoto University Kyoto University SHIMADZU CORPORATION

To ring in India's 2nd green revolution, tremendous scientific efforts & motivation are required in #agricuture, including boosting productivity, decreasing infection rates & crop losses, food-safety etc And that's where innovation kicks in! CCAMP's Agriculture Grand Challenges 2nd edition cohort, with @Ktech_biotech 's support is addressing critical issues with their technologies to transform India's agriculture & #animalhusbandry at grassroots Check out the video get to know what they are doing to *Increase shelf life of fruits and vegetables, & minimize post-harvest losses *Detect contaminants in milk *Manage plant pests and diseases ......... #Fruvetech- Dr. Aprajita Kumari, CheckAg- Tony Francis, #CropDomain- Dr Mahadeva Swamy Hanchipura Mallesh, PhD, Satyukt Analytics- Sat Kumar Tomer, Yukti Gill, The Agsenses- Dr. Nijagun Hiremath ....... Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD, Priyank M Kharge, Dr. Ekroop Caur, IT BT Department, Karnataka, Startup Karnataka, Startup India

Glimpses from the recently concluded Incubation Managers' Training Programme at CCAMP. 17 managers from across Karnataka received an immersive experience in running an incubation centre. The day was packed with insightful sessions on revenue models, IP protection, stakeholder management and more... The participants interacted with the Indigenisation of Diagnostics (InDx) COO & team, CCAMP funding team, incubation & lab management teams as well as the Office of Tech Transfer (OTT) team to understand the challenges faced by bio incubators and their mitigation strategies.  They also explored our cutting-edge laboratories and technology platforms, gaining exposure to the biotech research and innovation ecosystem at CCAMP. Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD Priyank M Kharge IT BT Department, Karnataka Startup Karnataka K-tech Biotechnology Facilitation Cell Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society Dr. Ekroop Caur Parnika Pavanram C.M. Patil Dr. Harsha B P Harish Gadagin Bharath Kumar Adithya Poojary Prasanna Kumar G SUJAYKUMAR Ashok G Deena Dayalan Omkar Patil Sachin Mulgund Dr. Pavan Kumar Dr. Clavian Larry Miranda RIFRAN CRASTA