KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (Official Account)

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

Watch Now: Latest Episode of Chiratae Women Trailblazers Join TCM Sundaram, Founder and Vice-Chairman, Chiratae Ventures in a captivating conversation with Nidhi Pant from S4S Technologies and Dr. Vaishali Kulkarni of KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (Official Account). The Chiratae Women Trailblazers series celebrates the journey of women entrepreneurs who have faced and overcome significant challenges and barriers in their path to success. This series shares their inspiring stories and offers advice to the next generation of women leaders. We're thrilled to bring you the stories of these founders, showcasing their entrepreneurial journeys, achievements, and insights as leaders and role models. Watch Here- https://lnkd.in/dVdpei_B Happy Women's Day! Sudhir Sethi Tanvi Dubey Chandraneel Polavarapu Saketh Katikaneni Arjun Bajwa

KBCols Sciences had the honor of participating in the prestigious Bharat Tex expo held in New Delhi (26th-29th February). Our team showcased how cutting edge research leveraging microbes is changing the landscape of coloration Industry. We are overwhelmed with the support and enthusiasm from all who visited our booth. From engaging conversation to new ideas, the expo was filled with moments that reminded us of why we started our journey in first place. The event was an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and learn from industry leaders and domain experts, creating a memorable experience for the team. A big thank you to Ministry Of Textiles & Fashion for Good for giving us this opportunity to participate in this massive event and showcase our technology and products at a global stage. Some photos from the event are shared below. Stay tuned for more updates! Arjun Bajwa Vaishali Kulkarni AKSHAY KUMBHAR RUTUJA KAPURE Chiratae Ventures NABVENTURES Fund Axilor Ventures DERBI Foundation AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds Rahul Rathi H&M Foundation Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) KGAP+ Venture Center (Official Account) UNIDO Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment (FLCTD) #bharattex2024 #sustainablefashion #innovation

On the occasion of National Science Day, our Founder & CEO Dr. Vaishali Kulkarni was invited to share about KBCols Sciences journey at Praj Industries. On this years theme of National Science day "Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat", Dr. Vaishali shared how "Microbes can be a macro business opportunity" through her experience of building on KBCols. A big thank you to the entire management of Praj Industries for this opportunity to visit their plant and share more about our work. Some photos from the event are shared below. Stay tuned for more exciting updates soon. Arjun Bajwa Chiratae Ventures NABVENTURES Fund Axilor Ventures DERBI Foundation AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds Rahul Rathi Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Fashion for Good H&M Foundation Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment (FLCTD) UNIDO KGAP+ Venture Center (Official Account)

KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (Official Account) is thrilled to be a part of the largest global textile event in India Bharat Tex 2024. Witness the revolution of how microbes are changing the landscape of dyeing industry. Come visit us to know more on how we bring our natural colors to life. Visit us at Hall no 14, Sustainability Pavilion, Bharat Mandapam (26th-29th February 2024). Vaishali Kulkarni Arjun Bajwa Chiratae Ventures NABVENTURES Fund Axilor Ventures DERBI Foundation AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds Rahul Rathi H&M Foundation Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) KGAP+ Fashion for Good Venture Center (Official Account) #sustainablefashion #textilesolutions #biocolors

Walmart held its first ever #Walmartgrowthsummit in India last week. We at KBCols Sciences were thrilled to attend the event as an Innovative Supplier. The summit's core theme of connecting India's entrepreneurial spirit with Walmart's global reach resonated deeply at the event. The opportunity to present our solution/technology to Walmart global sourcing innovation team was an incredible and enriching experience for us. We excitedly look forward to what the future holds. Sharing some images from the event. Arjun Bajwa Vaishali Kulkarni Akash Salgare Chiratae Ventures NABVENTURES Fund Axilor Ventures DERBI Foundation AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds Rahul Rathi Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Venture Center (Official Account) H&M Foundation Fashion for Good KGAP+ Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment (FLCTD) UNIDO

As KBCols Sciences turns 6, the entire team got together to celebrate this momentous occasion. The foundation day was an opportunity to reflect on our journey, celebrating the hard work and effort of each one of us. The last 6 years have been a big learning curve, inspiring us to do better as we now move towards creating "Impact at Scale". At KBCols we wanted to thank all our customers, partners, supporters, investors, enablers, well wishers and entire team (past and present) that has believed in our vision of Coloring the world in a sustainable way. Stay tuned for some very exciting updates... Arjun Bajwa Vaishali Kulkarni MUKUND KULKARNI sandeep gupta Vitthal Misal AKSHAY KUMBHAR Akshay Lohar Akash Salgare Nikita Ghadage Nikita Gadakh RUTUJA KAPURE Shivani Mitkari PRAVIN ARJUNE Ajinkya Gavasane Rushikesh Waghmare Rushikesh Sutar Ankur Samanta @Ravi @Shabana 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) KGAP+ UNIDO Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment (FLCTD)

Our Founder & CEO, Dr. Vaishali Kulkarni was invited to speak and participate in a seminar on "Entrepreneurship: A blooming career option", at Dr. R. S. Baichwal Endowment Seminar, organized by Institute Of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. It was an honor and privilege for Dr. Vaishali to share the Joys & Tribulations of KBCols journey with an enthusiastic crowd at her Alma Mater. Thank you to Institute Of Chemical Technology, ICT-NICE VENTURE INCUBATOR AND FOUNDATION (ICT-NICE), and Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology, ICT for giving Dr. Vaishali the opportunity to share KBCols journey. A special mention and thank you to co-panelist Dr. Dhiren R. Thakker, Mr.DEVARAJAN R, Mr. Nitin Deshmukh, Dr. Padma Devarajan for some really insightful thoughts on Entrepreneurship. The energy and passion of the participants was infectious. Arjun Bajwa Vaishali Kulkarni UDCT Alumni Association #entrepreneurship #sustainability #biobased