Bio-technology hub “Genome Valley”

Hyderabad has become a major biotechnology capital with the presence of several leading scientific research organizations and biotech companies. ‘Genome Valley’ near Hyderabad-a state-of-the-art biotech cluster providing world-class facilities to over 100 biotech companies. The Genome Valley is a 200 acre Knowledge Park(KP) which is a joint initiative of ICICI Bank and the Andhra Pradesh government. KP is the first of its kind knowledge-nurturing centre for the Indian companies and a knowledge gateway for multinational companies. Spread over 600 km², covering the mandals of Shamirpet, Medchal, Keesra and Uppal in Ranga Reddy District, the Genome Valley has developed as a natural cluster for biotech research, training and manufacturing activities.

In a recent development, the world’s first ever “Centre of Excellence in Medical Bioinformatics” was inaugurated at the Gandipet campus of CDFD, Hyderabad by the President of India.

The presence of some of the leading institutions (see below), have proved to be strong partners for Andhra’s biotech sector.
The Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT),
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB),
National Institute for Nutrition (NIN),
The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD),
International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT),
Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture,
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (IARI),
National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM),
Aurobindo Research Centre,
Dr. Reddy’s Research Foundation (DRF),
Indian Immunologicals Ltd,
The Directorate of Rice Research (DRR),
Hyderabad Eye Research Foundation,
Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES),
Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases

The Knowledge Park has five Innovation Corridors on its agenda. The first phase of Innovation Corridor I, comprising 10 laboratories, each of about 3,000 ft² (300 m²), is operational and fully occupied. The second phase of Innovation Corridor I, comprising 16 laboratory modules of 1,700 ft² (170 m²) each, is ready for operation.

Genome Valley BioCluster comprises of the following
Shapoorji Pallonji Biotech Park,
ICICI Knowledge Park,
Bharat Biotech Park,
Shanta Biotechnics,
Godrej Plant Biotech Ltd,
Biological E Ltd,
Krebs Biochemicals,
Nuziveedu Seed Co. Ltd.
GVK Biosciences Private Ltd.
Jupiter Orga,
Metchnikoff Biosystems,
Satyam Forest Research Centre,
Haritha Biotech and Plantations,
AG Biotech Laboratories (India) Ltd,
Mericlone Biotech Private Ltd

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Genome Valley Official Web Site