Fifth edition of national bio-entrepreneurship competition launched

Source: Down To Earth

What is the News?

The fifth edition of the National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) has been launched.

About National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition(NBEC):

1. Organized by: Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) in partnership with Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
2. Purpose: It is India’s largest national competition for bio-entrepreneurs held annually. The competition helps to identify and nurture deep science-driven business ideas in the life sciences domain that has the potential to break new ground in addressing societal challenges.

About C-CAMP:

1. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms or C-CAMP is an initiative supported by the Department of Biotechnology. The initiative is an enabler or catalyst of cutting-edge research and innovation in the life sciences since 2009.

Note: Life Science is a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes.