Panel Discussion on Fixing the Gaps in Indian ‘STARTUP’ Ecosystem

The session, which was moderated by Dr. Vijay Chandru, Co-founder & Director of Strand Life Sciences who featured insightful discussions from renowned experts in the field.

The panellists included Dr. Alka Sharma, Senior Advisor at the Department of Biotechnology & Managing Director of BIRAC; Dr. Deepanwita Chattopadhyay, Chairman & CEO of IKP Knowledge Park; and Dr. Satya Dash, Former Founding Head of Strategy at BIRAC.

During the discussion, the panellists explored various challenges faced by Indian startups and identified critical gaps that need to be addressed. They also shared their experiences and insights on how startups can leverage existing resources and collaborate with stakeholders to overcome these challenges. Overall, the panel discussion provided valuable insights into the current state of the Indian startup ecosystem and offered practical solutions to address the gaps.

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Panel Discussion on Positioning India as a Resilient ‘GLOBAL BIOTECH’ Destination

The session was moderated by Dr. K.K. Narayanan, Founder & Director of Sthayika Seeds, and featured an esteemed panel of experts from the biotech industry.

Our panelists included Mr. Krishna Mohan P, Regional President of Novozymes (Middle East, India & Africa); Mr. Atul Mulay, President (BioEnergy) at Praj Industries Ltd; Mr. Manish Sanghai, Senior Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific; and Ms. Nicole Rocque, Senior Innovation Specialist at The Good Food Institute India.

During the discussion, the panelists shared their insights on how India can emerge as a resilient global biotech destination by leveraging its strengths in research and development, manufacturing, and innovation. They also discussed the challenges facing the industry, such as talent retention and infrastructure development, and proposed practical solutions to address these issues. Overall, the panel discussion provided valuable insights into the future of the biotech industry in India and its potential to become a global leader in the field.

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Panel Discussion on Securing the ‘BIOTECH FUTURE’

The session was moderated by Dr. Anand Anandkumar, Hon. VP & Treasurer of ABLE & Co-founder of Bugworks Research, and featured an esteemed panel of experts from the biotech industry.

Our panelists included Dr. S R Rao, Vice President of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth; Dr. Malathi L, Executive Director at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys; and Ms. Sweta Gupta, Head of Human Resources at Kewaunee International Group.

During the discussion, the panelists shared their insights on how the biotech industry can secure its future by leveraging the latest technologies, fostering innovation, and building a strong talent pipeline. They also discussed the role of policy and regulatory frameworks in shaping the future of the industry and identified the key challenges that need to be addressed. The panelists emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders, including industry, academia, and government, to promote growth and ensure the sustainability of the biotech industry. Overall, the panel discussion provided valuable insights into the future of the biotech industry and the opportunities and challenges it faces.

Afternoon Session : Way Forward