The Golden Jubilee Biotech Park for Women, in partnership with the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE), proudly launched the Women in Biotech Awards to honor outstanding women leaders transforming the biotech industry. This year's 4th edition, held in Radisson Blu, Chennai, spotlighted the remarkable achievements of women across various biotech roles. Winners were selected by a distinguished panel of experts, recognizing their impactful contributions that continue to shape the future of biotech. Thiru. Sandeep Nanduri IAS Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (Tidco) presented the awards to the winners.

The Women Scientist of the Year 2024 was awarded to Dr Ashima Bhaskar, HGK-IYBA fellow, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi.

The Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 was awarded to Dr. Fathima Benazir J, Chief Scientific Officer and Co-founder, Azooka Labs Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru.

And the Most Innovative Biotech Women Entrepreneur in Tamil Nadu 2024 was awarded to Dr.Menaga Magendran Founder, Bioneemtec India Private Ltd, Chennai.

The Conclave and Awards function had participation of some of the topmost decision makers related to the Biotechnology Industry from the Government, Regulatory Agencies, Companies, Biotech Innovation Systems and the Startup Community.