KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (Official Account)

KB Cols - Chiratae Pride of India Awards 2024 - Impact Award for Climate Action Congratulations KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (Official Account) Team, Vaishali Kulkarni and Arjun Bajwa. KBCols Sciences, a biotech studio driven by innovation, creates sustainable natural colours from renewable biomass. Using microbes found in nature, their technology extracts desired colours. The process is eco-friendly, relying on waste resources as input, ensuring a circular production model. The final product—microbe-free bio-colours—offers a versatile solution for colouring needs across industries. KBCols is leading a safer, greener way to bring colour to the world! Sudhir Sethi Venkatesh Peddi Swaminathan Shankar Sarthak Biswas Tanvi Dubey Pavan Balakrishna Naimil Shah Kailashnath M S, CFA Ankita Yadav #chirataeportfolio #chirataeprideofindiaawards https://lnkd.in/g5ApXg8M

We were thrilled to host Global Change Awards (GCA) family at our new demonstration plant in Pune. It was an honor to welcome members from H&M Foundation, GCA partners Accenture, KTH Royal Institute of Technology & previous amazing winners to our new plant. We shared insights on initiatives and our technology with the GCA family, leading to intriguing discussions and learnings together. Sharing some snippets from the amazing visit. Arjun Bajwa Vaishali Kulkarni Chiratae Ventures NABVENTURES Fund Axilor Ventures Rahul Rathi AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds DERBI Foundation Fashion for Good Venture Center (Official Account) UNIDO Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment (FLCTD) Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) DBT BIRAC KGAP+ #GlobalChangeAwards

We are delighted to announce the inauguration of our new demonstration plant. The new plant marks the beginning of a new chapter of innovation and growth in our journey. We had a big diverse group of audience present on the auspicious occasion of our inauguration ceremony, with guests from VC (Venture capitalist) world, to representative from Industries, to representation from UNIDO (United nations industrial development programme), Confederation of Indian Industry (confederation of Indian Industries), academic & research Institutes like Institute Of Chemical Technology (UDCT Mumbai), govt. bodies like RGSTC (Rajiv Gandhi science and technology commission), technology business incubators (TBI), fellow entrepreneurs and colleagues/family and friends. Thank you all for coming on this special and momentous occasion.

It is Finally happening!!!! We are thrilled to announce the inauguration of KBCols demonstration plant on 8th October (Tuesday) 2024. We welcome you all to the grand opening of our new plant which not only signifies expansion of capabilities but also a reflection of our ambitions. We are also delighted to share that Mr. Sudhir Sethi (Founder & Chairman, Chiratae Ventures) would be the chief guest for the inauguration ceremony. We will also be honoured to have the presence of Mr. Ashish Choudhury (Chief Investment Officer, NABVENTURES Fund), Mr. Ankit Bhatnagar (Vice President, NABVENTURES Fund), Mr. Rahul Rathi (Promoter, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd.) & Dr. Premnath Venugopalan (Director, Venture Center (Official Account) as guest of honor for the inauguration ceremony. Come join us for this special and memorable evening: Date: 8th October 2024 Time: 3-5 p.m. IST Venue: Teerth Business Center, Unit no. 9, EL Block, Bhosari, Pimpri Chinchwad 411026, Maharashtra, INDIA. Sarthak Biswas Arjun Bajwa Vaishali Kulkarni Axilor Ventures AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds DERBI Foundation Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Fashion for Good H&M Foundation UNIDO Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment (FLCTD) UDCT Alumni Association

KBCols is delighted to be a part of the UKFT Association report on "Innovation in Textile and Apparel dyeing". The report highlights all the new technologies & innovations shaping up the future of textile dyeing. The sustainable coloration industry is on the cusp of a transformative shift, and KBCols Sciences is excited to be a part of this revolution. For further read kindly download the copy of the report by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eBgSKdBD Arjun Bajwa Vaishali Kulkarni Chiratae Ventures NABVENTURES Fund Axilor Ventures DERBI Foundation AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds Rahul Rathi Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) H&M Foundation Fashion for Good Venture Center UNIDO Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment (FLCTD)

𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐞-𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐲𝐞𝐬: 𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑻𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑬𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 𝑨𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂 (𝑬𝑨𝑰) KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (Official Account), co-founded by Vaishali Kulkarni and Arjun Singh, addresses this issue by developing natural dyes from waste using microbes. This approach addresses several environmental issues, such as water pollution and resource depletion, associated with conventional dyeing processes. Microbes produce pigments under stress conditions, which are then cultivated in a controlled environment using agricultural waste. This process is energy-efficient and avoids the use of toxic chemicals, making it safer for both the environment and workers. The use of waste as raw material further enhances the sustainability aspect, contributing to a circular economy. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 👉 https://lnkd.in/gK4DkC7q 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘈𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢 (𝘌𝘈𝘐), 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢'𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦-𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯? 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘌𝘈𝘐, 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 👉 https://lnkd.in/gB-PTBq8 Arjun Bajwa | Vitthal Misal | The Better India | Tina Freese | Dhimant Parekh | Puja Deb | Manabi Katoch | Siddarth Pai | #SustainableDyes #GreenTechnology #CircularEconomy #EcoInnovation #EnvironmentalStewardship

Textile dyeing is one of the most resource-consuming processes when producing garments. That's why we want to put the spotlight on GCA winners DyeRecycle, Algaeing , KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (Official Account) and Deakin University! These inspiring innovations have the possibility to improve the industry!

We are excited to share that KBCols Sciences was recently covered by We Connect Magazine. The article penned by Mrunal Jadhav details how nature is powering the production of natural colors and helping us change the landscape of coloring industry. Colour us Green! Vaishali Kulkarni Arjun Bajwa Chiratae Ventures NABVENTURES Fund Axilor Ventures DERBI Foundation AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds Rahul Rathi Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) H&M Foundation Fashion for Good Venture Center (Official Account) Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment (FLCTD) UNIDO

Story 3rd : Biotech Women Entrepreneurs Meet Vaishali Kulkarni, the visionary force behind Kbcols Sciences, an innovative startup revolutionizing industries by reducing harmful chemical colors. With a Ph.D. in Bioprocess Technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai, Vaishali is a trailblazing first-generation entrepreneur with numerous accolades for her pioneering work in microbial colors. Driven by a passion for sustainability, Vaishali and her co-founder embarked on a mission to make Kbcols Sciences a global leader in natural and sustainable colors. Their groundbreaking technology harnesses the power of tiny, safe micro-organisms to produce vibrant hues. By utilizing waste as the primary nutrient source for these microbes, Kbcols ensures a fully circular production process, minimizing environmental impact. In addition to her groundbreaking work, Vaishali's leadership has earned her prestigious awards, including Asia’s Top 10 Sustainability Superwomen Award 2021 for driving positive change through sustainability initiatives. Kbcols Sciences is currently in the validation stage, with industry-run pilots showcasing the transformative impact of their technology. Preliminary results indicate a potential 40% reduction in carbon emissions per tonne of product and a 50% improvement in textile effluent water quality. Moreover, Kbcols' bio-color production process boasts a low carbon footprint, saving significant resources compared to traditional dyes. With NBA permission granted and IP filings initiated, Kbcols Sciences is poised for exponential growth. Vaishali's achievements extend beyond her scientific endeavors, with notable collaborations and recognitions. From securing seed funding from esteemed investors to partnering with leading fashion brands for groundbreaking collections, Vaishali continues to make waves in both the scientific and business communities. With a vision for a more sustainable future, Vaishali Kulkarni and Kbcols Sciences are leading the charge towards a world where innovation and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Join the movement today and be part of the color revolution that's changing the world, one microbe at a time. Madhuri Awande KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (Official Account) Vaishali Kulkarni #startup #sustainability #womenfounder #entrepreneur

During our recent Walmart Growth Summit in India, we had the privilege of connecting with some brilliant and visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future of retail. Three companies that we met are doing groundbreaking work in water usage: KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (Official Account), EF Polymer Private Limited, and Sea6 Energy Pvt Ltd. Their innovative technologies have demonstrated immense potential in reducing water waste and promoting regenerative production. 🌊💧   The passion of these trailblazers is inspiring, and their commitment to sustainability and advancements in technology align perfectly with our mission at Walmart to become a regenerative company. We believe these advancements have the potential to revolutionize the way we serve our customers and enable sustainable practices. 💚   Excited for next steps! 🚀   #WalmartSourcing #WalmartGrowthSummit #Innovation #India