Biotech Science Clusters

Research and development in Biotechnology sector in a cluster format with core emphasis on innovation is critical for the growth of biotechnology entrepreneurship. Keeping in view the importance of developing bioclusters, National Biotechnology Development Strategy aims to establish India as a world-class bio-manufacturing hub by creating a technology development and translation network across the country through establishment of bioclusters, incubators, technology transfer centres, etc.

  • The Government also announced for establishment of Biotech Science clusters at Faridabad (Haryana), Mohali (Punjab), Pune (Maharashtra), Kalyani (W. Bengal) and Bangalore (Karnataka) during the Budget speech in February, 2014.
  • So far, four Bioclusters have been established at Faridabad, Bangalore, Kalyani and Pune to spur innovative research and development and entrepreneurship activities.