AIC-CCMB

About AIC-CCMB

Overview

Atal Incubation Centre – Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (AIC-CCMB) is a premier incubator focused on promoting entrepreneurship in life sciences, supporting startups in Health, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology. CSIR — CCMB is one of the first 10 institutes to establish the Atal Incubation Centre under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog). Innovations in life sciences are critical to “Make in India” specifically to improve the quality of life of the general population. At AIC-CCMB, we endeavor to build an ecosystem for enabling biotechnology innovation. As Indian researchers and innovators begin to expand the boundaries of science, pursuing novel therapies, diagnostics, medical devices and industrial solutions, we ensure that their technologies are translated into sustainable business solutions that reach the citizens.

Spread over 10,000 sq. ft.  AIC-CCMB is one of the largest facilities for shared wet research, industry standard equipment and operating facilities. It hosts distinguished experts who mentor startups, provide business planning support, access to seed capital, industry partners, and trainings to nurture innovative startups in their pursuit to become scalable and sustainable. We focus on building industry collaborations with academic spin-outs and technology with a policy framework that encourages investment in biotechnology.

Infrastructure

  • 10,000 sq. ft of dedicated space for startups
  • Best-in-class shared equipment managed by a dedicated instrumentations team
  • Customizable plug and play wet lab space
  • High speed internet
  • Access to specialized services (Analytical Ultracentrifuge, Circular Dichroism, Dynamic Light Scattering, etc..)
  • Conference room

Innovation Ecosystem

LIFE SCIENCE FOCUS

More than 10,000 sq. ft dedicated space for startups in Healthcare, Biopharma, Industrial Biotechnology, Agriculture & Medtech

IDEA to POC

Supporting early stage ideas and lead them to PoC

COWORKING SPACES

Desk space and shared office utilities, conference rooms, video-conference facilities

MENTORING

Access to a wide network of mentors from Scientific, Business, Regulatory and Finance backgrounds

NETWORKING

Thriving ecosystem for startups and scientists, engaging mentors, NGOs, industries, research organizations & investment agencies

FUNDRAISING

Provide support to founders in seeking grants

WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS

Dagar, our flagship workshop series for founders & business heads

Success Stories

Accolades

Media

Tech Mahindra Inks MoU with Atal Incubation Centre to Drive Innovation in Molecular Biology & Genomics Space

Innovation for a Positive Future

Woman in Stem

Passion for Science and Research Never Ends

Scientists at CCMB in Hyderabad develop new mRNA technology-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate

CSIR-CCMB announces potential mRNA vaccine against COVID