With a vision to accelerate technological development and commercialisation, the government's initiatives—such as creating biomanufacturing hubs and biofoundries—are setting the stage for a thriving biotech ecosystem.
This decade of innovation has also fuelled the rise of biotech startups in India, expanding from just 50 startups in 2014 to over 9,000 startups in 2024, making India a key contributor to the global bioeconomy.
To highlight these innovations, NewsReach has launched a special edition called Crafting Bharat: Deep-tech, powered by Innovation Venture Studio in association with Speciale Invest, BYT Avenue, and Faad Capital, that brings you inspiring stories of visionaries shaping India's biotech landscape.
In this episode, join Nithish Kumar, investment analyst at Speciale Invest and Subramani Ramachandrappa, co-founder of Fermbox Bio, as they dive into the complexities of the biotech sector.
Can you explain what precision fermentation means and how you use it at Fermbox?
Fermentation is a process that has been part of human civilisation for centuries. We've all seen it in action, whether it's brewing beer, fermenting whiskey, or even making yogurt at home. But precision fermentation takes this age-old method to a whole new level. It's about control and specificity.
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