ABLE was proud to host a high-impact session on “Kerala Bioeconomy: Potential and Opportunities” at BioConnect 3.0 – International Life Sciences Conclave & Expo, held in Kerala. The session brought together policymakers, industry leaders and ecosystem enablers to explore how Kerala can strengthen its position as a leading biotechnology and life sciences hub.

The discussion was expertly moderated by Narayanan Suresh, Advisor, ABLE, and featured an eminent panel led by Krishnan G S, Hon. President, ABLE, alongside:

• Vishnuraj, IAS, Managing Director, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC)
• Prof. A. Sabu, Member Secretary, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
• Taranjeet Kaur, Senior Manager, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
• Dr. Manbeena Chawla, Executive Editor, BioSpectrum India

The session focused on doubling the contribution of the bioeconomy to Kerala’s GSDP from 5% to 10%, the strategic importance of establishing a large nutraceutical cluster, and the critical role of policy, innovation and industry collaboration in accelerating growth.

The engaging and forward-looking dialogue highlighted Kerala’s strong potential in biotechnology, entrepreneurship and sustainable development, reaffirming the state’s readiness to emerge as a powerful bioeconomy hub in India.

ABLE was proud to host a high-impact session on “Kerala Bioeconomy: Potential and Opportunities” at BioConnect 3.0 – International Life Sciences Conclave & Expo, held in Kerala.