The Smart Bio Awards have been instituted by the Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka with the purpose of recognizing biotechnology firms that have shown dynamic leadership and exciting technologies, standing out for their contributions in their chosen areas in Biotech.

ABLE was entrusted with the selection process. Nominated companies were evaluated by a jury consisting of a leading panel of experts from the Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem, investors, policy makers and respected business leaders.

The winners for each of the category were:

1. Nature Crop Care that is working on smart next generation climate smart sustainable agri innovations for increasing smallholder farmers income won the Startup of the Year award.
2. Stempeutics Research an advanced clinical stage Biotech Company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapeutics based on adult stem cells won the Innovator of the Year award.
3. Mocxa Health, an Indian healthcare startup that is developing advanced technology-based solutions for the diagnosis and monitoring of neurological and mental health conditions like seizures, epilepsy, sleep disorders, movement and gait disorders such as Parkinson’s disease won the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award.
4. Centre for Incubation, Innovation Research & Consultancy, a multidisciplinary research, innovation and incubation centre being a joint initiative of Sri Sharada Peetham Sringeri and Jyothy Institute of Technology won the Best Social Enterprise/ Institute award.
5. Blackfrog Technologies Private Limited, a technology startup company that seeks to improve the efficiency of immunization supply chains. They have developed patented technologies for precision cold-chain and vaccine traceability systems won the Best product against COVID-19 award.

The Smart Bio Awards serve as a platform to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding biotech companies, showcasing their dynamic leadership and groundbreaking technologies. It is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on their contributions and inspire further advancements within the industry. Join us in recognizing and celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of these exceptional biotech firms at the esteemed Smart Bio Awards, presented by the Government of Karnataka