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About Venture Center

At Venture Center, we’re committed to nurturing startups and innovators, helping them turn ambitious ideas into meaningful solutions. Through state-of-the-art facilities, expert mentorship, and an expansive network of partners, we aim to create an ecosystem where innovation thrives and entrepreneurs succeed.

In this edition of our newsletter, we’re excited to share some remarkable updates and stories, including:

• Venture Center's recognition at the prestigious CII Excellence Summit.
• New service announcements and updates to empower our community.
• Event recaps and highlights from recent activities.
• Thought-provoking articles on the future of biomanufacturing, how corporates are helping startups through CSR, and diversity and inclusion in MSMEs.
• Startup highlights featuring inspiring stories and achievements.
• We hope you enjoy reading these stories and updates. Happy reading!

Big News: Venture Center Won Gold at the inaugural CII-AMTZ MedTech Quality Champion Awards 2024 at the 32nd CII Excellence Summit

Venture Center has been awarded the Gold Award in the Service Enterprise category at the inaugural CII-AMTZ MedTech Quality Champion Awards 2024! ?? This prestigious recognition highlights Venture Center’s impactful regulatory services that empower medtech startups to succeed in the competitive healthcare sector.

Chetna Dharmavat Dabi, received the award on behalf of Venture Center from Dr. Jitendra Kumar Sharma, MD - Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone Limited. We aregrateful to Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) , DST, and Bajaj Auto Ltd for their support in setting up in the Regulatory Information Facilitation Center and the ISO certified Medtech Cleanroom, which were key to this achievement. Read More

New Service Launch: US FDA Regulatory Services

We’re thrilled to introduce our latest offering: US FDA Regulatory Services – designed to help you fast-track your entry into the US market. Whether you're preparing for the complex FDA requirements or need guidance through each regulatory milestone, our expert team at RIFC is here to support your journey and streamline your path to compliance.

Special discounts?are available for early signups and for researchers/academics working on medical devices, so now is the perfect time to take advantage!

Book your first meeting with our team today! Schedule Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6ZLHFHx3B6JgdTeTjlq9fJcs18y8uxB1gOJnZHm17PaEXqQ/viewform

Service Announcement: YNOS Venture Engine now available at the Venture Center Library

YNOS Venture Engine is a data and intelligence platform for transforming and creating efficiencies in India's start-up and innovation ecosystem.

With an unparalleled network of startups, incubators, angels, VCs, and founders, YNOS is a one-stop resource for data, connections, and strategic insights - empowering entrepreneurs with invaluable insights and connects at their fingertips.

Email ?[email protected]?to know more or to book a slot!

Other Venture Center updates:

Announcement 1: The Center for Biopharma (CBA) at Venture Center is now NABL accredited!

Center for Biopharma Analysis (CBA) at Venture Center has been granted NABL accreditation in accordance with ISO 17025:2017 standard for testing and calibration laboratories.

For more information on our NABL-accredited services and how we can support your analytical needs, please reach out to

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Announcement 2: Our MedTech Cleanroom Facility at Venture Center has been successfully recertified for ISO 13485:2016!

Our MedTech Cleanroom is designed to support bio-entrepreneurs, incubatees at Venture Center, Startups/ ventures and MSME/ Large Companies

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Article 1: Will boosting biofoundies transform India's Biomanufacturing Landscape?

Dr. Premnath Venugopalan has contributed to this piece, offering insightful perspectives on how biofoundries can be pivotal for startups across diverse sectors, from biopharma to sustainable ingredients for the FMCG industry. ?He discusses how biofoundries, with their advanced infrastructure, could help startups quickly test and scale new ideas post-Proof-of-Concept, generate evidence and data for Proof-of-Value, moving these solutions to market faster. Read the article here.

Article 2: CSR Funds: aiding start-ups in a small but important way

This article by Ramakrishnan N delves into how corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds are creating significant opportunities for startups in India. With CSR funds now being channeled into technology incubators and early-stage ventures, startups are gaining the crucial support they need to validate technologies, accelerate R&D, and scale innovative solutions to real-world problems.

The article also highlights how Venture Center is bridging the gap between parterning companies and startups, and fostering meaningful collaborations that drive sustainability, healthcare advancements, and social impact. Read the article here:

Article 3: How DEIA is Transforming India's Small Business Landscape

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) are becoming indispensable, even for India's small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This article by Ramakrishnan N delves into a pioneering DEIA program funded by the US Consulate Mumbai and led by Venture Center and PeopleWiz Consulting LLP, which aims to bring a culture of inclusivity, equity, and accessibility to MSMEs across India. Read the article here.

Venture Center Outreach: Strengthening Our Ecosystem

Over the last 2 months, Venture Center has had the privilege of hosting renowned speakers for insightful talks, as well as welcoming key visitors and global delegations, all of which have contributed to strengthening our ecosystem. Here’s a quick recap of the highlights:

Events:

1. Development and Translation of Cell-Targeted Systemic Nanomedicines – A talk by Dr. Kannan Rangaramanujam as part of the 17th Biopune Seminar Series | Read More
2. Workshop on 'AI in Healthcare', with a perspective talk by Dr. Anand Deshpande , panel discussions with investors and experts and a startup mixer | Read More
3. Curtain Raiser for India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024 | Read More
4. City camp at Indian Institute of Technology, Patna | Read More
5. Launch of Startup101 (A 6 weeks Certificate Course on Science & Technology Entrepreneurship): Selected Glimpses | Launch Session | Sessions 1 & 2 | Sessions 5 & 6 | Sessions 7 & 8
6. Workshop on Positive Psychology and Mindfulness by Anubha Doshi | Read More

Visits:

1. Visit by a delegation from the Franco-Indian Campus for Life Sciences & Health - Read More
2. Visit by H&M Foundation - Read More
3. Visit by Umesh Rathod , Indovation Manager - AICTE - MoE's Innovation Cell - Read More

Startup Highlights: Celebrating the big stories from our community!

1. CyGenica has secured an investment of $450,000 from Golden Sparrow | Read More
2. OneCell Diagnostics Inc. has secured USD 16 million in a Series A funding round led by Celesta Capital | Read More
3. Intignus Biotech is selected to the Forbes India list of companies with global potential - Select 200 | Read More
4. Ronak Sutaria of Respirer Living Sciences was invited to talk at the Google Global Air Quality Summit 2024 | Read More
5. REVY Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd. was one of the winners at the Karnataka Water and Sanitation Innovation Conclave | Read More
6. CaneBOT was selected to be represent India at the prestigious Startup India DPIIT delegation at Expand North Star 2024 in Dubai. | Read More
7. KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (Official Account) successfully inaugurated their demo plant | Read More

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