UoH start-ups bag best start-up awards at IKMC-2022 |
Two start-ups namely Bycus Therapeutics and UR Advanced Therapeutics incubated at the ASPIRE BioNEST, a Biotech incubation centre at University of Hyderabad (UoH), won the best start-up awards at the International Knowledge Millennium Conference (IKMC-2022) held on 29-30 October, 2022 at HICC Novotel, Hyderabad.
The IKMC is a two-day flagship event organized by IKP, a multisector gathering of innovators, start-ups, industry experts, academia and policymakers to brainstorm on challenges, opportunities and innovations for a brighter tomorrow. Several start-ups participated in the event and based on their merit, they were awarded with best start-up awards. UoH start-ups bagged first and second prizes under the Pharma, Biopharma and Diagnostics division.
Bycus Therapeutics
Shri Jayesh Ranjan, the Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT), of the Telangana in the presence of Dr. Deepanwita Chattopadhyay, Chairman & CEO of IKP Knowledge Park and Shri HK Mittal, Former Programme Head of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Tech. Commercialisation at DST GOI, and current Chairman Start-up India Seed Fund Committee awarded the winning teams. Mr. Jayesh Ranjan appreciated the efforts made by the University of Hyderabad and the ASPIRE BioNEST in creating a vibrant innovation and incubation ecosystem.
UR Advanced Therapeutics
Bycus therapeutics that stood in the first place, an UoH alumni start-up (by Central University Scholars) is developing novel processes for enzyme based biological drugs for human use. UR advanced therapeutics stood in second place and is developing different products based on biomaterials, including UR Dynamic Apoptosis Detection Kit (UR-DAD) and bio-ink for 3D cell printing etc.
About University of Hyderabad
The University of Hyderabad is an institute of post-graduate teaching and research. The school was established by an act of the Parliament of India in 1974 as a Central University. Over the years, it has emerged as a top ranking institute of higher education and research in India. The university also offers courses under distance learning programs. The university is a member of the ‘Association of Indian Universities’ (AIU), the ‘Association of Commonwealth Universities’ (ACU) and ‘International Council for Distance Education’. An Academic Staff College has been functioning on the university campus since 1988 under the UGC scheme for improving the standards of teaching in colleges and universities. The college organizes orientation and refresher courses for college and university teachers.
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