Karnataka is a leading hub for biotechnology in India, contributing over 30% of the country's biotech revenues and housing more than 50% of its biotech companies. The state has established key institutions and programs, such as the Bengaluru Bio Innovation Center, to foster research and innovation in the biotech sector, with significant investment opportunities in various biotech parks. Government initiatives, a strong talent pool, and collaboration across industries support the growth of biotechnology in Karnataka.

1. BIOTECHNOLOGY

2. HIGHLIGHTS
Ÿ Over 300 Biotech Companies in the State.
Ÿ State contributes more than 30% of the Indian biotech revenues of USD 4 billion in 2014-15; 50 %
comes from exports.
Ÿ State contributes to 1/3rd of the BT exports of the country.
Ÿ State has a thriving ecosystem which continues to drive Biotechnology sector’s growth in the country
Ÿ Bengaluru is a leading knowledge hub with leading establishments in Science and Technology, Research
and Development
Ÿ Karnataka is a popular destination for Start-ups in Biotechnology such as Criyagen Agri & Biotech,
Theramyt Novobiologics,Anthem Biosciences, Mir Life Sciences and many more.
Ÿ Karnataka holds a pre-eminent position in terms of housing Internationally recognized Research and
Development institutions such as IISc, JNCASR, NCBS, NIMHANS, CFTRI, IBAB, CHG, IABT and so on
Ÿ Bengaluru Bio Innovation Center launched in February 2015, in Electronics City, Bengaluru houses over
20 SMEs with access to high tech instrumentation facility to provide impetus for innovation
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3. WHY BIOTECH, KARNATAKA?
Ÿ Bangalore is the number 1 biotech hub in India with revenues of 1.18 billion in 2013-14
Ÿ Home to over 50% of the country’s Biotech companies.
Ÿ Bio-Ventures Fund and Bio Innovation Centre being established with state-of the-art laboratory facilities.
Ÿ Bangalore Bio Innovation Centre – 25 fully furnished labs to promote innovation driven R&D startups.
Ÿ 8 Biotech Finishing Schools offering post graduate diploma
Ÿ Karnataka has one of the highest R&D expenditure in India.
Ÿ In FY16, Government of Karnataka planned to raise USD7.34 million funds for research activities in
biotechnology.
Ÿ The state has built up considerable resources and talent pool that are well suited for the needs of the
industry.
STATE WISE SHARE FOR
APPROVED BIOTECH
PROJECT COST
FY15
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4. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES-
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Agri Biotech Park,
Dharwad
USD 15-20 mn
Animal BT Park /
Vivarium, Bidar
USD 20 mn
Marine Biotech Park,
Mangalore
USD 20 mn
Nutri / Nutraceutical and
Phyto-Pharmaceutical
Park (N2P2), Mysore
USD 20 mn
Currently operational
Bangalore Bio Innovation
Centre (BBC)
USD 20 mn
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5. Agri Products
• Biotech Crops (Pulses,
Cereals, Plantation Crops)
• Aerobic Rice (water
saving)
• Sugarcane-Alternative
Products
Environment
• Conversion of Waste to
useful products
• Bioremediation
Pharma
• Vaccine technologies
• Drug Discovery (new
antibiotic and other
natural entities)
• Synthetic Biology
Energy
• Biofuels
• Marine Biology
AREAS OF INVESTMENTS
IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
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6. Enabling Policy
Framework
Ease of
doing business
Human
Resource
R&D
Support
BT-IT
Synergy
Existence of BT
industries across
value chain
First state in the country to bring
out Biotechnology Policy
AVision Group comprising Industry
experts, sector experts, Government and
Academia, guides policy interventions
and implementation
Presence of World class
laboratories and infrastructure
for Research
and
Development
activities
Leveraging information
technology for research
and development in BT at a
single hub
Development of joint
IT-BT Parks in the State
Biotech Facilitation Cell
for Government-industry-
academia interaction
Presence of Biotech
Educational
institutions
and training
centres to harness
talent and skill.
Players across different
industry groups-agro,
chemicals, consumer
products, etc
Basic Scientific Research,
Applied Research, Development,
Production, and Marketing services
GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES
Ÿ One of first Indian States to frame an industry-oriented biotechnology policy.
Ÿ Bengaluru Bio Innovation Center (BBC) has been launched in Feb 2015 in Bengaluru Helix Park,Electronics
City.
Ÿ BBC with capacity to house over 20 SMEs with access to high tech instrumentation facility will be an integral
part of the Biotech Ecosystem to provide impetus for innovation.
Ÿ Institute of Bioinformatics andApplied Biotechnology (IBAB) and Centre for Human Genetics (CHG) well
established in Bengaluru Helix Park are being strengthened with hostel and training facilities.
Ÿ Government has signed an agreement with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)- Central
Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) to establish an Incubation Suites cum Common
Instrumentation Facility at Mysuru with focus on Nutraceuticals and Phyto-Pharmaceuticals.
Ÿ University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) - Dharwad to establish an Incubation Suites cum Common
Instrumentation Facility in Dharwad with focus onAgriculture and Biotechnology.
Ÿ Biotechnology Finishing School (BTFS) program strengthened through fellowship programs .
Ÿ Expert Group onAgriculture Biotechnology (EGAB) constituted as a sub group ofVGBT (Vision Group on
Biotechnology) has developed a comprehensiveAgriculture Biotechnology Policy Document.
Ÿ A Rs.700 crore project- Center for Biomolecular Engineering being established in Bengaluru.
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7. BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANIES MAKING
IN KARNATAKA
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