BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI)

Source: This post on India’s First Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI) in Mohali has been created based on the article “Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates new complex of India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute “BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute” at Mohali” published in PIB on 29th October 2024.

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Recently, India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute was inaugurated the “BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute” (BRIC-NABI), in Mohali.

The new institute aims to revolutionize India’s agri-food sector through biotechnology, aligning with the vision of a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India).

About BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI)

1. About: The BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI) is an innovative institution dedicated to advancing bio-manufacturing in the agri-food sector. It aligns with India’s “Make in India” initiative, fostering self-reliance and inclusive economic growth.

2. Aim: It aims to streamline the path from research to commercialization, focusing on high-yield crops, biofertilizers, and biopesticides.

3. Focus: The institute’s work primarily focuses on developing bio-based solutions that support sustainable agriculture and enhance food quality and safety.

4. This includes research into microbial fermentation, precision fermentation, and other biotechnological approaches that can improve crop yields, reduce the reliance on chemical inputs, and generate alternative protein sources.

5. BRIC-NABI’s role also involves creating a supportive ecosystem for start-ups and established companies looking to innovate within bio-manufacturing.

6. It was formed from the merger of the National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) and the Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB).

7. The BioNest Incubation Centre was launched at BRIC-NABI to nurture startups in agriculture, food, and bioprocessing. It is public-private collaboration hub aimed at empowering youth, women, and farmers, supporting faster commercialization of agri-tech innovations.

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