Genome Valley
Company type | Science Park |
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Industry | Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Contract Research Organization[1] |
Founded | 1999 |
Headquarters | , |
Website | www |
Genome Valley is a Biopharmaceutical and high-technology business district spread across 600 km² in Hyderabad, India. Covering Shameerpet, Medchal, Uppal, Patancheru, Jeedimetla, Gachibowli and Keesara, the Valley has developed as a natural cluster for life science research, training and manufacturing. [2] The Biocluster at Shameerpet has been systematically developed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to provide facilities to over 100 life science companies.[3][4]
Structure
Contract Research Organizations
- Ocimum Bio Solutions
- Parexel International
- Quintiles
- Piramal Clinical Research
- Vimta Laboratories
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Biocluster
The IKP Knowledge ParkTM spread over 200 acres in Turkapally, is a joint initiative of ICICI Bank.[11] With five innovation corridors, IKP is the first of its kind knowledge-nurturing centre for Indian companies and a knowledge gateway for multinational companies. The first phase of Innovation Corridor I, comprising 10 laboratories, around 3,000 ft² (300 m²) each, 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 in Turkapally, 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, build-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 Corporation, SEZ
- Lonza Group, SEZ
- Alexandria SEZ[12]
See also
- Department of Biotechnology
- Drugs Controller General of India
- Pharmaceutical industry in India
- University of Hyderabad
- Osmania University
- Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City, Visakhapatnam
- Hinjawadi Biotech Park, Pune
- International Tech Park, Bangalore
References
- "Four-in-one vaccine from Shantha Biotech". www.ciol.com. Archived from the original on December 27, 2005. Retrieved August 19, 2005.
- "Genome valley or valley of the mind?". The Economic Times. July 28, 2005. Retrieved July 28, 2005. [dead link]
- "BioAsia 2005 peps up Genome Valley". The Economic Times. Retrieved March 9, 2005.
- "Hyderabad: India's Genome Valley". www.rediff.com. Retrieved November 30, 2004.
- "Bharath Biotech a pioneer". www.www.rediff.com. Retrieved Jan 7, 2011.
- "Lonza invests in Genome Valley". www.hindu.com. Chennai, India. September 25, 2010. Retrieved September 25, 2010.
- "Alexandria invests in Genome Valley". www.www.financialexpress.com. Retrieved May 23, 2009.
- "Make India a Genome Valley". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved Nov, 2007.
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- "Front-runners in Biotechnology infrastructure" (PDF). www.pharmexcil.com. Retrieved September 25, 2008.
External links
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article2648392.ece?css=print
- ^ http://biospectrumindia.ciol.com/content/BioAsia/104031108.asp
- ^ http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article2875807.ece
- ^ http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article2418458.ece
- ^ US Pharmacopeia to set up lab in Hyderabad
- ^ http://www.mydigitalfc.com/news/biocon-spend-rs-200-cr-rd-manufacturing-934
- ^ http://www.businesswireindia.com/pressrelease.asp?b2mid=19760
- ^ http://www2.dupont.com/India_Country_Site/en_IN/assets/downloads/DKC%20Fact%20Sheet%202011.pdf
- ^ "Merck completes talks with IKP on R&D unit". The Hindu. Chennai, India. February 18, 2007.
- ^ http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/02/12/stories/2004021212850500.htm
- ^ Genome Valley
- ^ http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2010/02/04/stories/2010020452781500.htm
- Economy of Hyderabad, India
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- High-technology business districts
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