BioNEST Incubator Kathua

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Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti, Kathua, J&K
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November 15, 2025

Kathua Industrial Biotech Park: BIRAC BioNEST Incubation Centre.

The AI-D2A 2025 Conference-cum-Workshop, hosted by CSIR-IIIM Jammu at the BIRAC–BioNEST Incubator, Kathua, concluded successfully........

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November 15, 2025

Conference on ‘AI-driven innovations in drug discovery and agriculture’ concludes in Kathua

A three-day conference-cum-workshop on “AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025)” concluded today at the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator, Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti, Kathua.......

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November 15, 2025

Dr Jitendra lauds CSIR-IIIM for organising AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture

The three-day Conference-cum-Workshop on “AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025)” successfully concluded today at the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator, Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti, Kathua.......

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November 15, 2025

Day 3 of AI-D2A 2025 delivered some of the most engaging moments of the workshop, wherein close to 200 students and teachers under CSIR Jigyasa also participated. .

The live drone demonstrations—featuring AI-based drone detection using acoustic/vision sensors and deep-learning models for weed identification—stood out as a major highlight........

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November 14, 2025

The AI-D2A 2025 Conference-cum-Workshop, hosted by CSIR-IIIM Jammu at the BIRAC–BioNEST Incubator, Kathua, concluded successfully.

Hon’ble Union Minister and Vice President CSIR, Dr. Jitendra Singh ji lauded the efforts of Director, CSIR-IIIM and his team for successfully organizing the 3-day AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025) conference at the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator, Ghatti.......

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November 14, 2025

Dr Jitendra lauds CSIR-IIIM for organising AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture

The three-day Conference-cum-Workshop on “AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025)” successfully concluded today at the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator, Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti, Kathua.......

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November 13, 2025

AI–D2A 2025 | Day 2 Highlights | Industrial Biotech Park, Kathua.

The second day of the 3-day event on AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture featured an exciting mix of expert talks, research showcases, and hands-on learning!......

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November 13, 2025

Workshop on AI driven Innovations in Drug Discovery begins at BioNEST Incubator

A 3-day conference-cum-workshop on “AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025)” commenced here today at BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator, Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti, Kathua, under the aegis of CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, BIRAC–BioNEST Incubator and CSIR–Jigyasa.........

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November 13, 2025

Conference-cum-Workshop on AI driven Innovations in Drug Discovery begins at BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator

A 3 day Conference-cum-Workshop on “AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025)” commenced here on Wednesday at BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator, Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti, Kathua, under the aegis of CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator and CSIR-Jigyasa.........

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November 12, 2025

Three-day conference on AI-driven innovations in drug discovery begins at Kathua

A three-day conference-cum-workshop on 'AI-driven innovations in drug discovery and agriculture' organised by the CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) began at the Industrial Biotech Park in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said on Wednesday........

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November 12, 2025

Conference-cum-Workshop on AI driven Innovations in Drug Discovery begins at BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator, Kathua

A 3 day Conference-cum-Workshop on “AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025)” commenced here today at BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator, Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti, Kathua, under the aegis of CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, BIRAC–BioNEST Incubator and CSIR–Jigyasa........

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November 12, 2025

Conference-cum-Workshop on AI driven Innovations in Drug Discovery begins at BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator, Kathua

A 3 day Conference-cum-Workshop on “AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025)” commenced here today at BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator, Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti, Kathua, under the aegis of CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, BIRAC–BioNEST Incubator and CSIR–Jigyasa.......

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November 11, 2025

IIIM to organise 3 days conference-cum-workshop on AI-D2A 2025

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, is set to host a three-day national conference-cum-workshop titled “AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025)” from November 12 to 14, 2025, at the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubator in Kathua......

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November 11, 2025

CSIR–IIIM Jammu is all set to organise a 3-day national conference-cum-workshop “AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025)” from 12–14 November at BIRAC–BioNEST Incubator, Kathua.

Director Dr. Zabeer Ahmed said the event aims to strengthen collaboration among scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs — empowering India’s AI-driven future in healthcare and agriculture......

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November 10, 2025

IIIM to organise 3 days conference-cum-workshop on AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture

The CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, is set to host a three-day national conference-cum-workshop titled “AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025)” at BIRAC-BioNEST incubator, Kathua, from 12th to 14th November, 2025......

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October 28, 2025

We appeal to the youth to visit and avail of this facility and this Industrial Biotech Park at Kathua

A new but lucrative and future-ready option of livelihood beckons you in the fore-walls of this premises.....

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October 27, 2025

Kathua Set to become frontline leader in North India's biotech driven economic growth led by startups and entrepreneurs : Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, and Department of Space, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, and Vice President CSIR, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Chief Guest at Bioinnovation Connect @ Kathua, today launched the first of it's kind BioNEST Incubator at North India's first Industrial Biotechnology Park, Ghatti, Kathua during a largely attended event organised by CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu.....

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October 27, 2025

Jitendra Singh Inaugurates BioNEST Incubator At Industrial Biotech Park In Kathua

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated the BioNEST Incubator at north India’s first industrial biotech park in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, terming it the beginning of a new era of scientific enterprise and economic transformation.....

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October 27, 2025

Kathua to lead biotech StartUp driven economic growth of North India: Dr Jitendra

In a landmark step toward promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the biotechnology sector, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, and Vice President CSIR, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today inaugurated North India’s first BioNEST Incubator at the Industrial Biotechnology Park, Ghatti, Kathua.....

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October 27, 2025

A new chapter in economy and bio-revolution, not only for Kathua or J&K, but for whole of North India !

Inaugurated the first of it’s kind #BioNEST Bio incubation Centre at IndustrialBiotechPark, Kathua, that holds the promise of catering to technology driven future entrepreneurs, Biotech StartUps and students.

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October 27, 2025

Arrived at the Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti Kathua

Arrived at the Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti Kathua for the inauguration of first of it’s kind in the region #BioNEST Incubator, established by CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu with collaboration of Department of Biotechnology DBT Govt of India.

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October 27, 2025

Arrived at the Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti Kathua

Arrived at the Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti Kathua for the inauguration of first of it’s kind in the region BioNEST Incubator, established by #CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu with collaboration of Department of Biotechnology #DBT Govt of India.

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October 26, 2025

BioInnovation Connect @ Kathua Inauguration by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday (27th October, 2025) at Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti, Kathua

BioInnovation Connect @ Kathua Inauguration by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday (27th October, 2025) at Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti, Kathua. Organised by CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu.

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October 24, 2025

Join us as we unveil BioInnovation Connect, an exciting curtain raiser event,Industrial Biotech Park

Join us as we unveil 'BioInnovation Connect,' an exciting curtain raiser event at the Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti Kathua. This event, led by Hon’ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, marks the beginning of a new era, showcasing innovative skill development courses, startup incubation, and collaborative research initiatives aimed at empowering youth and fostering regional growth in biotechnology.

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October 24, 2025

Dr. Jitendra Singh to launch BioNEST Incubator at Biotech Park, Kathua

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, is setting up a BioNEST Incubator, funded by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), GoI, at Industrial Biotech Park, Kathua....

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October 24, 2025

Director CSIR-IIIM Jammu, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed addressed a press conference ahead of the inauguration of the newly constructed Biotech Plant in Kathua district by Dr. Jitendra Singh on October 27

TDirector CSIR-IIIM Jammu, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed addressed a press conference ahead of the inauguration of the newly constructed Biotech Plant in Kathua district by Dr. Jitendra Singh on October 27...

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October 23, 2025

Amar Ujala: Kathua में अनुसंधान का नया अध्याय लिखेगा घाटी औद्योगिक बायोटेक पार्क

Kathua में अनुसंधान का नया अध्याय लिखेगा घाटी औद्योगिक बायोटेक पार्क

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October 24, 2025

A Curtain Raiser event of BioInnovation Connect @ Kathua was organized today at Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti, Kathua, under the aegis of CSIR-IIIM, Jammu.

Hon’ble Union Minister and Vice-President, CSIR, DrJitendraSingh ji will formally launch the BioNEST Incubator on 27th October 2025. The incubation centre at Biotech Park, Kathua will serve as a robust platform to provide the incubation and skill support to the innovators, youth, agri-entrepreneurs, startups, progressive farmers and scholars from not only from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh but also from neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

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October 24, 2025

Kathua Biodiversity का hot spot है; 27 Oct से मिलने जा रहा है बेहतरीन मौका

Kathua Biodiversity का hot spot है; 27 Oct से मिलने जा रहा है बेहतरीन मौका...

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Our Vision

Transforming Jammu & Kashmir into a Biotech Hub

The Industrial Biotech Park aims to catalyze wealth creation through biotechnological interventions and create sustainable employment opportunities.

Biotech Research

Strategic Location

Jammu & Kashmir is uniquely positioned with conducive climate and geographic advantages for biotechnology development.

Natural Resources

Access to unique crops, medicinal plants, and elite varieties of flowers with immense economic value.

Research Excellence

Managed by IIIM-CSIR, Jammu with expertise in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research.

Government Support

Strong backing from Department of Biotechnology, GOI and J&K State Government.

Infrastructure

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Comprehensive ecosystem to support research, innovation, and entrepreneurship

Biotechnology Incubation Center

Modular laboratories with advanced equipment for startups and entrepreneurs

  • Modular Labs
  • Research Support
  • Technical Assistance

Pilot Scale Units

Three specialized pilot facilities for scaling up production

  • Micropropagation Unit
  • Extraction Facility
  • Fermentation Unit

Central Instrumentation Facility

Advanced analytical instruments for quality control and R&D

  • HPLC & GC
  • Spectrophotometry
  • Sample Analysis

Training & Development

Capacity building programs for skill development

  • Technical Training
  • Workshops
  • Certification

IPR & Consultancy Cell

Support for intellectual property and business advisory

  • IP Management
  • Business Consulting
  • Market Research

Enterprise Zone

Dedicated space for established biotech companies

  • Manufacturing Space
  • Business Support
  • Utilities
Focus Sectors

Priority Thrust Areas

Strategic focus on high-potential sectors with market opportunities

Micro Propagation

Tissue culture technology for rapid multiplication of elite plant varieties

Key Benefits:

  • Disease-free plantlets
  • Year-round production
  • High multiplication rate
  • Quality assurance

Equipment Available:

Autoclave Laminar Flow Growth Rooms Greenhouse

Medicinal Plant Extracts

Extraction and processing of medicinal plants for nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals

Key Benefits:

  • Value-added products
  • Export potential
  • Sustainable harvesting
  • Quality standards

Equipment Available:

Extraction Unit Evaporator Spray Dryer HPLC

Enzymes & Biomolecules

Industrial enzyme production through fermentation technology

Key Benefits:

  • Industrial applications
  • Eco-friendly processes
  • High market demand
  • Scalable production

Equipment Available:

5L Fermentor 100L Fermentor FPLC Centrifuge

Future Expansion Areas

Biofertilizers & Biopesticides

Animal Healthcare

Drug Discovery

Food Processing

New Launch

BioNEST Incubator Launch

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Empowering Biotech Entrepreneurs

BioNEST (Biotechnology Nest) is a pioneering incubation initiative designed to nurture and support biotechnology startups and entrepreneurs in Jammu & Kashmir.

Startup Support

Comprehensive support from ideation to commercialization

Mentorship Programs

Guidance from industry experts and successful entrepreneurs

Funding Access

Connect with investors and funding opportunities

Networking

Access to industry connections and collaborative partnerships

BioNEST Incubator
24/7 Lab Access
40+ Equipment
Expert Mentors

Join the BioNEST Community

Be part of J&K's biotechnology revolution

Socio-Economic Development

Expected Impact

Creating sustainable value for the region and beyond

Employment Generation

Create direct and indirect employment opportunities for skilled professionals, technicians, and local workforce.

Economic Growth

Boost regional economy through biotech industry development, exports, and value-added product manufacturing.

Innovation Ecosystem

Foster culture of innovation, research, and entrepreneurship in the biotechnology sector.

Sustainable Development

Promote sustainable utilization of natural resources and eco-friendly biotechnology processes.

Skill Development

Enhance technical capabilities through training programs and hands-on experience.

Global Recognition

Position J&K as a prominent biotech destination in national and international markets.

Collaboration

Key Partners & Stakeholders

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CSIR-IIIM

Jammu, J&K.

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DBT

Government of India

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IIIM-TBI

Jammu, J&K.

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BIRAC

Ignite Innovate Incubate

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Jammu & Kashmir

Science, Technology & Innovation Council

Get in Touch

Have questions or want to learn more about Industrial Biotech Park, Kathua?

Location

Industrial Biotech Park, Kathua
Jammu & Kashmir, India

Email

iiim.tbi@csir.res.in

Phone

+91-9797405678
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