1) Biocon Academy aims to address the skill deficit in the biotech sector by making biotech graduates employable through advanced learning and hands-on industrial training. 2) The 16-week Biocon-KGI certificate program will provide 9 course modules to prepare students for jobs in the biopharma sector through technology-based classes, practical labs, and mentorship from industry experts. 3) Biocon is offering a 75% scholarship for the program which costs Rs. 6,00,000 but will be Rs. 1,50,000 for students, demonstrating their commitment to developing high-end talent for the biotech industry.

1. Biocon Academy Launch
Presented by:
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chief Mentor
November 11, 2013
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2. Indian Biotech Sector
India has the potential to become a global innovation hub in biotechnology
Indian biotech industry at $11 Bn
Indian Biotech Sector
Grown at CAGR of > 20% in last 10
years
The sector aims to realize $100
billion revenues by 2025
Biopharma/ Manufacturing
4.0
6.0
Bio Services
Bio Agri
1.0
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3. Talent Availability : A Big Challenge
A huge gap exists between the quality of human capital available and
the needs of the industry
Through Biocon Academy we
Over 725 Biotech Institutes in India
Over 40,000 biotech students pass out
every year
Barely 2000 students get employed
aim to address this skill deficit
Make Aspiring
Biotechnologists employable
Through Advanced Learning
and Hands on industrial training
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4. Karnataka Govt’s Finishing Schools: A step in the Right Direction
The Government of Karnataka under the Millennium Biotech Policy-II has set up 12
Biotech Finishing Schools across the state. These institutes aim at imparting
professional skills to biotech graduates to make them employable across the sector
Biocon Academy’s mission is to augment these efforts
It will be a Center of Excellence for Advanced Learning
Biocon-KGI certificate program in biosciences is aimed at
developing high end talent for the biopharma sector
The 16 week extensive program with nine modules and hands
BTFS enrolls 150 students
in a year
Offers a one year program
on practical training under the mentorship of industry experts
Will equip the students with the knowhow to bridge the gap
between science and business of life Sciences
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5. Center of Excellence
for Advanced Learning
in Applied Biosciences
Biocon Academy
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6. Aimed at Making Biotech Graduates
Employable through advanced
learning and industrial training
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7. Our Vision
To become a recognized center for advanced learning in Biosciences that will
provide the required proficiency for enhanced career prospects for
Biotechnology and Engineering graduates
Our Mission
To train and develop Industry ready talent for the Biopharma sector to enable
global competitiveness
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8. Our Values
Empower Engineering & Bioscience
graduates with basic industrial
proficiency to enhance their career
prospects in the Biopharma sector
Leverage the India advantage to
develop industry ready
biotechnologists who partake in the
journey of unlocking the potential of the
Biotech sector
Persevere to develop the spirit of
scientific experimentation, research and
innovation in the aspiring minds
Innovate to find sustainable solutions
by leveraging Biotechnology, for human
healthcare and life
Connect industry and academia to
maximize the opportunities for aspiring
biotechnologists in the industry
Transform the face of Biotech
industry by developing proficient talent
that addresses the issue of skill deficit
of the sector
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9. Collaborating for World Class Training
Our flagship program is in collaboration with KGI, a premier American graduate
institute devoted solely to Bioscience education and discovery.
16 week full time one- of –its- kind Biocon- KGI Certificate program
Aimed at making biotech graduates employable
Advanced Learning and Job Skill Training
Best KGI faculty and Subject Matter Experts from Biocon
Technology based real time /synchronous classes
Nine course modules will prepare students for biotech companies
around the world
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10. Biocon –KGI Program will
offer a Unique educational
experience to students
Will prepare them to
partake in the exciting
journey of making India a
Leading Bioeconomy
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11. Customized
curriculum to make
students industry-
ready
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12. Mentored Learning
from Industry Experts
and International
Faculty
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13. World class training delivered
with practical training at Stateof-the-art Labs
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14. Practical Learning
exposure at global
scale Manufacturing
facilities
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15. Biocon Scholarship : 75% of program fee
The Academy is an outcome of Biocon’s commitment to innovation,
affordability and access. As a leading biotech company we will like to
fulfill our corporate social responsibility by developing high end talent for
the sector
Biocon Scholarship to be offered to all students chosen through rigorous
selection process
International program costs @ Rs 6,00,000 per student
Biocon Ltd offers a 75% scholarship
Student to pay only Rs 1, 50,000 for this intensive specialized program
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16. Potential job opportunities at
Biocon and other biotech
companies across the globe
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17. Biocon Academy will focus on developing the spirit of experimentation,
application of knowledge and innovation skills in the Bio scientists of India. It
will enable them to unlock their potential and foster excellence in the biotech
sector
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18. Thank You
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