Proceedings of the 18th National IQAC Conference (ICon 2026)

18th National IQAC Conference (ICon 2026)

📍Bengaluru, India🗓️ 24-25 April 2026
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BioNova: Bridging Life Science Education and Bio-enterprise Development

Authors
C. Prasanna Kumar1, K. Frankline Noah1, Manikandan Kathirvel1, M. Sonia Angeline1, Priya Josson Akkara1, *
1Department of Life Sciences, School of Biological and Forensic Sciences, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
*Corresponding author. Email: priyajosson@kristujayanti.com
Corresponding Author
Priya Josson Akkara
Available Online 6 October 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-618-5_27How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Biopreneurship; Biotechnology Startups; BioNova; Entrepreneurship Education
Abstract

The initiative called ‘BioNova’ was the brainchild of the Department of Life Sciences of Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) and was designed to bring the industry and academia together, by inculcating the biopreneurship spirit among the students. The development of innovative product, formulation of suitable business strategies and establishment of entrepreneurships to transform scientific breakthroughs into business ventures were the areas where the students sought training and were provided training by a special Biopreneurs Cell. As a result, the program helped organize seven one-of-a-kind startups like Agrifoods, Thrive UP, Paramparika, Appachiee, Bioline, Hydragen, Servam, which were concerned with areas ranging from development of biofertilizers, nutrients, diagnostic systems or natural skin care ranges Additionally, the program has contributed to employment opportunities in technology and sustainable biotech innovations, thereby serving as an incubator for biotech startups.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 18th National IQAC Conference (ICon 2026)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
6 October 2026
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978-2-38476-618-5
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2352-5398
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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