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Ceragen Bioworks is a cutting-edge biomaterials company founded in 2024 for research, development, & manufacturing of specialty bioactive glass and ceramic products for dental, dermal, & osseous care and wellness applications.

Earthworks is an innovative startup at the forefront of the alternative materials revolution. Committed to circular economy principles, we aim to transform agro-waste to create sustainable bio-composites.

Eco Thrive is dedicated to the production of value-added products derived from pine needles, harnessing the natural resources of the Himalayas. They focus on sustainable innovation while promoting environmental preservation. Our commitment to women empowerment is at the core of our mission, as they strive to create job opportunities for local communities, particularly women, to uplift their socio-economic status. With their motto, "From Himalayas to Himalayas," they aim to celebrate the rich heritage of the region while contributing to its growth and development.

Enhanced innovations Pvt. Ltd. (EIPL) is a rapidly growing technology and innovation company with a keen focus on developing socially relevant product-based solutions.

Farm Gulp is an industrial biotech startup focused in the isolation of value added components from agricultural raw materials for the production of natural products for the use in different industry platforms ranging from food & beverages, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, Pharmaceuticals, etc.

Fermbox is a synthetic biology research & manufacturing company developing and delivering sustainable synbio products and solutions —leveraging microbial fermentation and synthetic biology

GeneAura with a team of experts provides Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) based diagnosis to the healthcare sector. Our team handles NGS for both clinical diagnosis and research projects. GeneAura is dedicated to lowering the barriers for clinicians and patients to use genetic information across all stages of life—from preconception through adult diagnostics.

Kamireddy Agro Foods specializes in converting underutilized agricultural by-products into economical food and feed products, with a focus on cashew crop to achieve zero waste and enhance sustainability in agriculture.

Microleer Biopolymers LLP is a pioneering biotech startup focused on sustainable material innovation. Our flagship product is a vegan leather made from agricultural waste, emphasizing zero waste and eco-friendly practices. By utilizing fermentation technology, we address the environmental challenges of traditional leather production and reduce the carbon footprint of materials used in the fashion and accessory industries.

For decades there has been no innovation in mosquito control method, apart from chemical control methods. Mosquitoes are developing resistance to insecticide-based repellents within 8 months (similar to antibiotic resistance). Bio Traptor is a clean technology mosquito trapping device that takes advanatge of the natural behaviour of mosquitoes with the objective to "Attract & Kill".

Globally, one in three fruits goes to waste, and in our country, post-harvest supply chain losses for fruits and vegetables amount to around ₹30,000 crore. These losses occur at various stages of the supply chain, primarily due to perishability and spoilage. We effectively lose nearly a third of our produce, and with climate change increasingly impacting our yields, it’s essential to protect what we grow. While boosting agricultural yields is crucial, we must also address the inefficiencies in our supply chain. VGFS Technologies, an Agritech startup, is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Gentech aims to build an end to end integrated data storage system using DNA as the storage medium, with unit economics comparable to that of existing storage media but with greater durability, storage density and energy efficiency.

Anava Bioware Private Limited is building a high-performance technology to produce biomaterials from climate emissions. They produce Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) using advanced fermentation technology and use it as a platform to develop special biomolecules for cosmetics and nutraceuticals, medical biomaterials for drug delivery and implants, and sustainable biomaterials for paints and packaging.

The system includes a high-resolution camera that attaches to the microscope, a Single Board Computer (SBC) for real-time processing, and cloud-based AI software for Whole Slide Imaging (WSI) and automated blood smear analysis. It efficiently detects and classifies RBC, WBC, and platelet morphologies, generating detailed reports that are reviewed by pathologists before integration into the Lab Management System (LMS).

A novel approach of synthesising plasticised starch-polyester through melt extrusion in the presence of a biobased acid, followed by blending with a small quantity of poly lactic acid (‘PLA’) to create desired mechanical and barrier properties is being currently developed and tested. The material is expected to be degradable in wastewater, bio-compostable and degradable in soil without causing any environmental pollution.

Chrissron is currently developing biodegradable resin from biomass wastes that will be a green alternative to FR4 material used in printed circuit boards (PCB) and in EV battery packs thereby reducing the carbon footprint generated by 5% of e-waste generated and also promoting the circular bioeconomy by utilizing the biomass wastes which otherwise is burnt resulting in environmental pollution.

EarthKind Foods Biotech is focused on transforming agricultural residue into premium, high quality, sustainable cooking oils (known as “cultured oils”) using advanced precision fermentation techniques.

MedrinZ Bio is a deep (med) tech startup co-founded by Dr. Indranil Chakraborty, Prof. Kaushik Chatterjee, two scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, India and a seasoned business professional Chandan Chatarjee from Finland. MedrinZ Bio is poised to emerge as a global leader in the orthopaedic implant market, dedicated to delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions that enhance the quality of life for patients worldwide.

Bone defects caused by trauma, infections, or tumours present significant challenges in orthopaedic care, particularly for critical-sized defects that fail to heal naturally. Addressing these challenges, Polyorbit has developed bioengineered scaffolds, which integrate extracellular matrix (ECM)-based polymers with human dental pulp stem cell-derived exosomes (hDPSCs-Exos), have shown remarkable potential in in vitro studies for promoting bone regeneration. Having demonstrated promising results in vitro, we aim to validate the scaffold's efficacy and safety through comprehensive pre-clinical testing in vivo.

Diagnosing hepatitis C virus requires precise, cost-effective, and accessible solutions. Our innovation is a portable, highly accurate point-of-care (PoC) device integrating microfluidics, paramagnetic particle-based RNA capture, and cationic nanoparticle-induced colorimetric detection. The microfluidic chip features five chambers for direct RNA isolation from whole blood, eliminating centrifugation and reducing costs. By combining advanced molecular techniques with simplicity, our solution can revolutionize hepatitis C diagnostics, improving accessibility and healthcare outcomes worldwide.

The project aims to create a collagen-based product line including healing products and skincare line using nano-collagen from tilapia/mixed fish scales. They envision revolutionizing wound care and skincare with marine collagen, promoting skin collagen stimulation through naturally derived ingredients and scientific innovation.