The CoE Space Tech Foundation, Bengaluru, in collaboration with ABLE as the Biotech Industry Knowledge Partner, and Helogen Corporation as the Industry Partner, invites you to the 4th webinar under the “Space to Society” series.

Following our previous webinars on Space Biomanufacturing, Space Stations as Research Infrastructure, and Axiom Mission 4, this fourth session shifts the conversation from Innovation to Industrialization, exploring how pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies can translate breakthroughs in space biology into commercially viable products, scalable manufacturing platforms, and next-generation healthcare solutions through microgravity-enabled research and production.

As commercial access to space rapidly expands and India advances toward its own space station by 2035, this webinar will examine why now is the right time for industry to begin developing proof-of-concepts, building intellectual property, and positioning for the next generation of pharmaceutical innovation.

This session will explore:

• Why space is emerging as the next strategic R&D platform for the pharmaceutical industry
• Commercial applications of microgravity in drug discovery, biologics, advanced therapeutics, and nanoparticle manufacturing
• Real-world industry case studies demonstrating successful pharmaceutical manufacturing aboard the International Space Station
• The business case, return on investment, and long-term competitive advantages of early adoption
• How India's Human Spaceflight Programme and the future Indian Space Station can create new opportunities for pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovation
• Building partnerships between industry, academia, startups, and national space agencies to accelerate the space bioeconomy

The discussion will bring together leaders from government, industry, and the global space biotechnology ecosystem to share practical insights, commercial success stories, and strategic pathways for pharmaceutical companies seeking to enter the rapidly emerging space biomanufacturing market.

 Speakers:

1. Dr. Maulesh Gadani – Senior Medical Officer, Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO (Special Address)
2. Ecem Badruk – Founder, Women in Space Biotech (Moderator)
3. Mari Anne Snow – CEO & Co-Founder, Eascra Biotech
4. Dr. Pavel Ryzhov – Founder, Space Biotech Hub

Join us to discover why space is becoming the next frontier for pharmaceutical innovation - where pioneering companies are already transforming microgravity into a commercial advantage, creating new intellectual property, enabling breakthrough therapeutics, and shaping the future of global healthcare. As India prepares for its space station era, this webinar offers a timely perspective on how the pharmaceutical industry can move from curiosity to capability and become a key contributor to the country's emerging space bioeconomy.