LECTURE SERIES: INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Biotech is not only about research, but also has entrepreneurial potential. We host occasional lectures related to innovation and entrepreneurship in biotechnology, and even on entrepreneurship outside of biotechnology.

A sample of events hosted by IBAB:

'Personal experiences'; an informal interaction with IBAB students
6 April 2006
Speaker: Vandana Malaiya, Director-Quality, Trainz
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'Personal experiences'; an informal interaction with IBAB students
23 March 2006
Sujai Karampuri, Founder & CEO of Sloka Telecom Pvt. Ltd.
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Biodiversity and biotechnological applications of Cyanobacteria
7 October 2005
Speaker: Dr. N. Thajuddin, Bharathidasan University.
Dr. Thajuddin of the National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria spoke to the students of IBAB on two major themes.  He described the extent of cyanobacterial biodiversity, with excellent illustrations of the various environments from where they are isolated and their highly varied morphology.  In addition, he talked of the large variety of potential biotechnological applications.  The case of Spirulina was discussed in detail, including the process of production.  The students who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs had separate 1-on-1 sessions with him.

Trans-border deal making
3 October 2005
Speakers: Sandesh Seth and Lynne Parker, ATS Venture Advisors.

A half-day session with two actors at the forefront of trans-border deal making.  Sandesh Seth and Lynne Parker will brief us about how their company can help Indian companies leverage the Indo-US corridor in terms of technology, finance, talent and customers.  Kindly find enclosed programme details and further information about their company.