Genome Valley
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Genome Valley is a Biopharmaceutical
zone spread across 600 km² in Hyderabad, India.
Covering the suburb
s - Shamirpet
, Medchal
, Uppal
, Patancheru
, Jeedimetla
, Gachibowli
and Keesara
, the Valley has developed as a natural hub for biotech research, training and manufacturing activities.
The presence of various Centers of Excellence for biotech R&D in Hyderabad, have proved to be strong partners for Genome Valley. The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
(CDFD) in Hyderabad is one such kind.
The United States Pharmacopeia
has a research facility in the biocluster, which is only one outside Maryland, USA.
has been systematically developed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh
, to provide facilities to over 100 Biotechnology
companies.
The IKP Knowledge ParkTM spread over 200 acres, is a joint initiative of ICICI Bank
.It is the first of its kind knowledge-nurturing centre for the Indian companies and a knowledge gateway for multinational companies, has five Innovation Corridors. The first phase of Innovation Corridor I, comprising 10 laboratories, each of about 3,000 ft² (300 m²), is operational and fully occupied. The second phase of Innovation Corridor I, comprising 16
laboratory modules of 1,700 ft² (170 m²) each, is ready for operation.
The Alexandria Knowledge ParkTM spread over 300 acres, is developed in a Public Private Partnership mode. The Park has been successful in creating a vibrant cluster of life science companies - from large multinationals to start-ups. It accommodates advance research and development infrastructure in multiple formats like multi-tenanted research buildings, incubation facilities, built-to-suit blocks and industrial plots. The Park has been developed in two phases. Phase I covers approximately 145 acres and Phase II covers approximately 162 acres of land.
Biopharmaceutical
Biopharmaceuticals are medical drugs produced using biotechnology. They include proteins , nucleic acids and living microorganisms like virus and bacteria where the virulence of viruses and bacteria is reduced by the process of attenuation, they can be used for therapeutic or in vivo diagnostic...
zone spread across 600 km² in Hyderabad, India.
Covering the suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
s - Shamirpet
Shamirpet
Shamirpet is a suburb and mandal in Rangareddi district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is home to the Genome Valley, NALSAR University of Law, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – Hyderabad and Shamirpet lake.-Panchayats:...
, Medchal
Medchal
Medchal is part of GHMC, Andhra Pradesh, India. It used be a suburban village and one of the largest mandals in Rangareddy district of Andhra Pradesh, India.-Geography:Medchal is located at...
, Uppal
Uppal
Uppal is a Jatt gotra, found in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. They are closely related with the Khatri Uppal, and may be of common origin...
, Patancheru
Patancheru
Patancheru also known as Patan Cheruvu, is a suburb in Hyderabad, India and mandal headquarters in Medak district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh located about 32 km from the centre of city on the Hyderabad-Sholapur highway, and around 15km from HITEC City. Earlier, it was the...
, Jeedimetla
Jeedimetla
Jeedimetla is a suburb of Hyderabad, India, located north west of the city and into the precincts of what is called as the twin city of the later, Secunderabad....
, Gachibowli
Gachibowli
Gachibowli is a major IT suburb of Hyderabad, located in the Serilingampally mandal of the Rangareddy district. It is situated about 5 km away from HITEC City, another IT hub. Both these suburbs lie on the north-west part of Hyderabad city.-Economy:...
and Keesara
Keesara
Keesara or Kisara is a mandal in Rangareddi district of Andhra Pradesh, India.The history of Keesara goes back to early Christian era. In fact it is the oldest inhabited place of Hyderabad city. The history of hyderabad starts from the history of Keesara.Keesara was once the capital city of...
, the Valley has developed as a natural hub for biotech research, training and manufacturing activities.
The presence of various Centers of Excellence for biotech R&D in Hyderabad, have proved to be strong partners for Genome Valley. The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics is an autonomous organization funded by the Department of Biotechnology , Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. CDFD receives funding from other agencies like the Wellcome Trust on specific collaborative projects...
(CDFD) in Hyderabad is one such kind.
The United States Pharmacopeia
United States Pharmacopeia
The United States Pharmacopeia is the official pharmacopeia of the United States, published dually with the National Formulary as the USP-NF. The United States Pharmacopeial Convention is the nonprofit organization that owns the trademark and copyright to the USP-NF and publishes it every year...
has a research facility in the biocluster, which is only one outside Maryland, USA.
Biocluster
The Bio-cluster at ShamirpetShamirpet
Shamirpet is a suburb and mandal in Rangareddi district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is home to the Genome Valley, NALSAR University of Law, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – Hyderabad and Shamirpet lake.-Panchayats:...
has been systematically developed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, to provide facilities to over 100 Biotechnology
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring bioproducts. Biotechnology also utilizes these products for manufacturing purpose...
companies.
The IKP Knowledge ParkTM spread over 200 acres, is a joint initiative of ICICI Bank
ICICI Bank
ICICI Bank Ltd. is India's second largest financial services company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers through a variety of delivery channels and through its specialised subsidiaries in the areas of...
.It is the first of its kind knowledge-nurturing centre for the Indian companies and a knowledge gateway for multinational companies, has five Innovation Corridors. The first phase of Innovation Corridor I, comprising 10 laboratories, each of about 3,000 ft² (300 m²), is operational and fully occupied. The second phase of Innovation Corridor I, comprising 16
laboratory modules of 1,700 ft² (170 m²) each, is ready for operation.
The Alexandria Knowledge ParkTM spread over 300 acres, is developed in a Public Private Partnership mode. The Park has been successful in creating a vibrant cluster of life science companies - from large multinationals to start-ups. It accommodates advance research and development infrastructure in multiple formats like multi-tenanted research buildings, incubation facilities, built-to-suit blocks and industrial plots. The Park has been developed in two phases. Phase I covers approximately 145 acres and Phase II covers approximately 162 acres of land.
Special Economic Zones
- Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure CorporationAndhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure CorporationAndhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd also known as APIIC is part of the Andhra Pradesh Government initiatives with the objective of providing industrial infrastructure through development of industrial areas....
, SEZ - Lonza GroupLonza GroupLonza Group is a Swiss chemicals and biotechnology company, headquartered in Basel. The firm provides a number of products and services to the pharmaceutical and life science industries, including organic fine and performance chemicals, custom manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals, chemical synthesis...
, SEZ - Alexandria SEZ
Key players for Genome Valley
- Bharat Biotech International
- Shanta Biotechnics
- Dr.Reddy's
- Aurobindo Pharma
- GVK Biosciences
- Ocimum Bio-Solutions
- Clintox Bioservices
- Biocon
- Novartis
- Dupont
- Biological E. Ltd
- AMRI
- Nektar Therapeutics
- Merck
- Aptuit Laurus
- Incozen Therapeutics
- Metchnikoff Biosystems
- Haritha Biotech and Plantations
- AG Biotech Laboratories (India) Ltd
- RCC Laboratories
- Diacel Chiral
- Daewoong Pharmaceuticals
- Matrix Laboratories
- Godrej Agrovet
- Monsanto
- Avesthagen
- Vimta Labs
- Mericlone Biotech Private Ltd
- HETERO drugs
- Neuland Pharmaceuticals
- Krebs Biochemicals
- Nuziveedu Seeds
- Magene Lifescience
- Maktheshim Agan
- Globion Bio
- ITW Performance Fluids
- Reliance life sciences