The Advantage Assam 2.0 summit successfully concluded on March 1, 2025, marking a significant milestone in charting the roadmap for biomanufacturing and biofoundries in Assam. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia to explore the opportunities unlocked by the Assam Bio E3 Policy and its potential to drive innovation, sustainability, and economic growth in the region.

Mr. G S Krishnan, Hon. President of ABLE moderated the panel discussion session on “Biomanufacturing and Biofoundries – Leveraging Bio E3 Policy for Assam’s Roadmap”. The session featured industry pioneers and policymakers, including Dr. Rajiv Gandhi, Founder, Hester Biosciences Limited; Dr. Manish Diwan, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), GoI and Mr. Subramani Ramachandrappa, Founder, Fermbox Bio. The session was chaired by Shri Keshab Mahanta Ji, Honourable Minister of Science & Technology, Govt. of Assam, who reinforced Assam’s commitment to becoming a leading biomanufacturing hub and urged startups to embrace excellence in biotechnology-driven solutions.

The discussion highlighted the transformative role of biotechnology and synthetic biology in shaping Assam’s industrial landscape, emphasizing their potential to drive sustainable manufacturing and environmental conservation through biofoundries. Additionally, the session explored investment and growth opportunities for startups, researchers, and industry players, positioning Assam as a key player in India’s bioeconomy. With its rich biodiversity and forward-looking policy framework, Assam has the potential to become a leading bio-innovation hub. Collaboration between government, industry, and academia will be crucial in fostering innovation, accelerating growth, and unlocking new opportunities in biomanufacturing and bioeconomy expansion.

This event marks the largest investment promotion and facilitation initiative by the Government of Assam, highlighting the state's geostrategic advantages and its potential as a major investment destination.