BCIL BIOTECH CONSORTIUM INDIA LIMITED

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1 BCIL BIOTECH CONSORTIUM INDIA LIMITED Since 1990

2 Biotech Consortium India Limited A company promoted by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and set up by All India Financial Institutions including IDBI, ICICI, IFCI, UTI and IFCI Venture Capital Funds Limited. Incorporated as a public limited company in 1990 with government in advisory role, development banks as major funding agency. Nodal agency for providing business support services to facilitate accelerated commercialization of biotech products and processes. Inauguration of BCIL by the then Prime Minister, Hon'ble Shri Chandra Shekhar on December 20, 1990 Address by the then Hon'ble Finance MInister Shri Yaswant Sinha to the distinguished inaugural gathering. Board of Directors Board of Directors include representatives from Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), financial institutions and leading biotech industry DR. V. P. KAMBOJ, (Chairman), Former Director, Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow SHRI VIJAY PAL, (Vice President), IFCI Ltd. New Delhi, (Nominee, IFCI) DR. (MRs.) MANJU SHARMA, (Former Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, (New Delhi) DR. T.R. SHARMA, (Project Director) National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi, (Nominee, ICAR) SHRI P.R. SURESH, (Ex-Executive Director), Specified Undertaking of Unit Trust of India (SUUTI), (Nominee, UTI) DR. RENU SWARUP, (Senior Adviser) Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi, (Nominee, DBT) DR. RAM A. VISHWAKARMA, (Director) CSIR- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu Tawi, (Nominee, CSIR) DR. PURNIMA SHARMA, (Managing Director), BCIL

3 Areas of Operation TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROJECT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES CONSULTANCY MANAGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS BIOSAFETY REGULATORY SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Key Strengths of BCIL Technical strengths: BCIL has extensive expertise and experience in above areas of operations in all biotechnology areas viz. healthcare, agriculture, environment and process industry. BCIL leverages its in-depth understanding about technology, manufacturing process, regulatory requirements, markets, government incentives etc. for executing specialised consultancy projects, project management and effectively expedites transfer of technologies. Networking: By virtue of its unique constitution, BCIL networks closely with all stakeholders viz. industry, academia, government, international organizations etc. and provides a platform for interaction on cross- sectoral topics. Finance management skills: BCIL has adequate skills and expertise in ensuring compliance with financial and accounting norms in project management. The company has well defined administrative procedures to manage funds as per the guidelines provided by the sponsors and financial institutions. Over the last 25 years, BCIL has assisted hundreds of clients including scientists, technologists, research institutions, universities, first generation entrepreneurs, corporate sector, national and international organizations, ministries/departments of central government, various state governments, banks and financial institutions. Central & State Government Industry International Organizations BCIL Financial Institutions Research Institutions Universities Networking closely with Stakeholders

4 Technology Transfer Till date, BCIL has transferred 45 technologies developed in national research institutes and universities to industry in India and abroad covering vaccines, diagnostics, biomedical devices, therapeutics, transgenics, biofertilizers, biopesticides, tissue culture etc. Systematic approach adopted by BCIL for identifying promising technologies, conducting due diligence followed by transfer to suitable licencee(s) and post transfer monitoring. Thorough understanding of the product development cycle in all verticals of biotechnology including healthcare, agriculture, bioprocess engineering, pharmaceuticals, etc. Works closely with the research institutions/ scientists and the industry for sharing market insights, devising strategies for derisking of technologies and catalyzing their evolution from laboratory to market. Provides deep insights into the problems in translation of laboratory scale biotechnologies into commercial ventures. Emerged as a successful enabler organization linking the research institutions and industries in diverse areas of biotechnology over the last 25 years. Technology Packaging Technology Valuation Identification of potential licensee(s) Technology Evaluation: (Technical, IP, Market, Regulations) Negotiations & Technology Transfer Technology Screening Technology Transfer Process Post Transfer Monitoring Bioscoop Licensing Ceremony BCIL was also accorded the Special National Award for Technology Transfer and Commercialization in Biotechnology instituted by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India in the first year of its inception.

5 Management of Intellectual Property Rights Intellectual Property Facilitation Cell of BCIL is recognized by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Extensive experience and expertise in conducting Intellectual Property (IP) analytics, IP due diligence, drafting and filing of patent applications and trademarks in India and abroad. Access to state of the art patent and scientific databases for undertaking IP assignments from the inception of an innovative idea till it reaches the marketplace. IP Services Provided by BCIL IP Analytics Novelty and Patentability Search Landscape Analysis State of the Art Search Freedom-to- Operate Search IP Filing and Prosecution Drafting of Patent Applications in life sciences Filing in suitable jurisdictions Protection of Plant Varieties Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Industrial Designs Other IP Services Pre-filing advisory Infringement proceedings Advisory on IP Policy adherence IP Awareness and Capacity Building through workshops and training programs Over 500 clients including scientists and technologists, research institutions and universities, first generation entrepreneurs and the corporate sector have availed services by BCIL in effective management of their Intellectual Property Rights.

6 Consultancy Encompasses a wide range of activities such as preparation of feasibility studies, detailed project reports, sectoral studies, market surveys, diversification plans, etc for both public and private sector organizations. Services extended in areas viz. vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, biofertilizers, biopesticides, tissue culture, genetic engineering etc. and analytical studies on issues and perspectives at national and regional level. Lucknow Biotech Park, Lucknow TICEL Biopark Ltd, Chennai Keystone knowledge Park, Manesar Biotechnology Incubation Centre, KINFRA Hi tech Park, Kochi Guwahati Biotech Park, Guwahati Biotech Parks and Incubators Assisting State Governments in prioritization of the biotechnology sectors, offering unique advantages to the State, recommending specialised biotech facilities to attract investments, suggesting management structure for implementation of biotech park, incubator and working out financial feasibility etc. Assisted State Governments in developing industry friendly Biotech policy for promoting biotechnology in the State. Assisted 16 State Governments/ State developmental agencies in preparation of business plans for setting up biotechnology parks and incubators. Experience in execution of DPRs for specialised projects viz. Biopharma incubators, Translational Institutes, Centres of Excellence, etc. Some of the parks - developed based on business plan prepared by BCIL BCIL has prepared DPRs, feasibility reports or business plans for 22 Biotech parks in 16 States

7 Project Management Provides project management services from conception to planning, designing and execution with timely deliverables conforming to required quality standards. Several biotech projects of national relevance have been successfully managed. School of International Biodesign (Ongoing) DBT, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India North Eastern Region Biotechnology Programme Management Cell(Ongoing) DBT, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India National Certification System for Tissue Culture Raised Plants(Ongoing) DBT,Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India UNEP/GEF supported Phase - II Capacity building project on Biosafety (Ongoing) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), Government of India Small Business Innovation Research Initiative (SBIRI) ( ) DBT, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India and BIRAC Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme (BIPP) ( ) DBT, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India and BIRAC Development of Chest Compression Device for Patients with Sudden Cardiac Arrest ( ) DBT, Wellcome Trust, UK with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) 'Pilot Biotechnology Industry Research & Development Assistance Programme (BIRAP): Public Private Partnership Programme ( ) Setting up of National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) ( ) DBT, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, at Mohali National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) ( ) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), Government of India and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP/GEF) DBT, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India National Programme for Organic Production ( ) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India

8 Glimpses: BCIL's Ongoing projects National Certification System for Tissue Culture Raised Plants (NCS-TCP) (2006 onwards) NCS-TCP is a certification system of DBT mandated under the Seeds Act 1966 for ensuring production and distribution of quality tissue culture planting material for DBT Wide Spread Network of NCS-TCP (A Unique Quality Management System) As the NCS-TCP Management Cell, BCIL is responsible for coordinating activities for recognition of tissue culture production companies, accreditation of test laboratories and interaction with other stakeholders to ensure efficient implementation of the programme NCS-TCP has played key role in strengthening production capabilities of tissue culture companies and significantly improving their market reach. Although this certification is voluntary, more than 100 tissue culture companies have been recognised, which includes all leading companies. BCIL NCS-TCP Management Cell at BCIL Referral Centres (RCs) Five Accredited Test Laboratories (ATLs) Recognized Tissue Culture Production Facilities (TCPFs) School of International Biodesign (SIB) (2009 onwards) SIB programme is an interdisciplinary, team-based, hands-on training programme spanning over twelve months wherein physicians, engineers, designers and researchers come together to identify unmet clinical needs of the healthcare system in India and develop innovative solution(s) with a frugal approach in Medtech domain. BCIL is responsible for overall project management of SIB and facilitating its international and industry collaborations. The responsibilities of BCIL under SIB also includes Intellectual Property (IP) Management, IP Advisory, IP Evaluation, Drafting, Filing, Prosecution, Drafting enabling IP Policies and Agreements. BCIL also nurtures Start-ups by licensing the SIB technologies and providing mentorship and hand-holding support for commercialization of technologies for addressing the unmet medical device needs of India. Key Outcomes ( ) 14 Technologies Transferred 46 Patents Filed & 4 Patents Granted 27 Medical Device Innovations 20 Trademark Registrations, 4 Industrial Designs Registered International Collaborations Stanford University, USA Queensland University of Technology, Australia Tottori University, Japan In Country Collaborations AIIMS IIT-Delhi 9 Startup Companies Formed

9 North Eastern Region Biotechnology Programme Management Cell (2010 onwards) North Eastern Region Biotechnology Programme Management Cell (NER-BPMC) of DBT aimed at holistic biotech based development of North Eastern Region of India. BCIL manages the NER-BPMC and assists DBT in implementation, mentoring and monitoring of innovative programmes in NER. NER-BPMC - Key Outcomes Infrastructure Development Centre for Excellence in R&D at Jorhat Centre for Excellence for Fisheries Biotechnology at Tripura Regional Animal House Facility at Dibrugarh 12 units of excellence in NER Universities/Institutes Advanced animal diagnostics and services on animal health and diseases across NER Facility fo advanced R&D on Yak & Mithun Human and Animal Health Molecular diagnostic lab for cancer i n Mizoram Diagnostic service infrastructures at Shillong Agriculture & Food Productivity Production facility for value addition in jackfruit Production facility for value addition in citrus Augmenting clean pork production Key Outcomes Under NER-BPMC Human Resource Development More than 130 Overseas Associate-ship awarded 126 biotech hubs in NER; more than 1000 students trained 15 scientists awarded visiting research professorship Biotech laboratories established at 88 senior secondary schools in NER Establishment of training centre at ACTREC, Mumbai for NER researchers Bioinformatics 30 Bioinformatics Centres in NER DBT's e-library facility to 18 NER institutions Database of NER human resource Digital database of Bioresources of NER Innovative R&D 350 twinning projects supported 800 scientific manpower trained

10 Biosafety Regulatory Services Actively engaged in biosafety issues related to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Works closely with the nodal ministries and other concerned agencies in capacity building activities for various stakeholders Organizes international events, national workshops/ consultations, technical training and series of countrywide events. Prepares well researched publications Assists organizations engaged in developing GMOs for regulatory compliance In-country project partner for the USAID supported South Asia Biosafety Programme (SABP) implemented by ILSI Research Foundation, USA Key Achievements Organised more than 250 capacity building events Successfully completed assignments for international agencies like UNEP, FAO, UNDP, World Bank, CERA-ILSI etc. Prepared the proposed plan for establishment of Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI). Played a key role in developing various guidelines and manuals on various aspects of biosafety. Second Annual South Asia Biosafety Conference , Colombo, Sri Lanka Associated with Biosafety Capacity Building programmes in other countries such as Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Malaysia.

11 Human Resource Development Skill Enhancement Programmes Industrial Training Programmes Analytical Studies Evaluation Studies, Curriculum Reframing Exercise, Teaching Feedback Mechanism Capacity Building Workshops Workshops/Seminars on IP, Biosafety, Entrepreneurship, Grant-Writing, etc. Managing Biotech Industrial Training Program (BITP) and Bioinformatics Industrial Training Programme (BIITP) of DBT since last two decades with more than 700 students being trained every year in more than 150 companies. Conducting various analytical studies such as independent evaluation of HRD programmes, continuous feedback from students on quality of teaching programme and revision of model curriculum for post graduate courses in biotechnology Organizing Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) for developing technical, financial, marketing and managerial skills for enterprise creation Conducting Technical workshops, awareness building seminars and training-of-trainers on wideranging topics i.e. biosafety regulations, intellectual property management, technology licensing, bio-entrepreneurship, grant-writing, etc. for fostering an innovation ecosystem in the country. Information Services Distributed Information Sub-Centre (DISC) of DBT for more than 20 years Actively engaged in creating commercially relevant databases. Bringing out periodicals of topical interest such as, VATIS Update: Biotechnology, jointly with the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT), a UN body, Biotech Bulletin; Biotech Weekly News Update; Quick Updates on funding schemes; fellowships; awards; national and international events, and many more. Biotech club of BCIL has members from industry, research institutions, universities and individuals who are kept abreast with the latest developments in biotechnology through BCIL's publications and ers.

12 Services offered by BCIL At a Glance INDUSTRY & ENTREPRENEURS Consultancy for - Investment opportunities - Sources of financial assistance - Regulatory requirements - Government incentives/subsidies - Suitable biotech parks/incubators for starting operations Preparation of Business Plans, Detailed Project Reports, feasibility studies Sourcing of Technologies Management of Intellectual Property Rights Preparation of Biosafety dossiers ACADEMIA AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES Management of Intellectual Property Rights Transfer of technologies Preparation of regulatory/biosafety dossiers Identifying suitable industry partners for technology scale up/commercialization Capacity building through trainings and workshops GOVERNMENT/ DEVELOPMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS Management of Long Term Programmes Consultancy Services - Impact assessment studies - Sectoral studies - Product specific technology landscape studies, market searches - Independent evaluation reports Preparation of Detailed Project Reports for Biotech Parks, Incubators and Sector Specific Specialized Facilities Human Resource Development through training, organising sector specific workshops Preparation of technology and market updates FOREIGN INVESTORS Facilitate - Joint venture/partnerships with Indian industry - Collaboration with Indian research organizations Consultancy - IP and regulatory requirements - Suitable biotech parks/incubators for starting operations - Financial incentives (tax exemptions, subsidies, etc) Preparation of Business Plans, Market Reports BCIL Biotech Consortium India Limited V Floor, Anuvrat Bhawan, 210, Deen Dayal Upadhay Marg, New Delhi Phones: +91 (011) , Fax: +91 (011) E Mail: info.bcil@nic.in, Website: