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August 28, 2025 India Boosts Science & Technology with New Biofoundry Network, ISRO Tech Transfers, and Cyber Security Initiatives

In significant advancements for India's science and technology sector, the country has launched its first National Biofoundry Network to accelerate biotechnology for economic growth, environmental benefit, and employment, targeting a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030. Concurrently, IN-SPACe facilitated the transfer of five key ISRO-developed technologies to Indian companies, promoting self-reliance and reducing import dependence across various industries. Furthermore, the Indian Army has initiated a national cyber challenge, 'Terrier Cyber Quest 2025,' to leverage emerging technologies like AI, ML, Quantum Computing, and Drones for national defence and cybersecurity.

India's commitment to advancing its scientific and technological landscape saw several key developments in the last 24 hours. A major highlight is the launch of the country's first National Biofoundry Network by Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. This initiative is designed to position biotechnology as a crucial driver for India's economy, environment, and employment. The network comprises six institutions, aiming to scale up proof-of-concept developments, enhance indigenous biomanufacturing capabilities, and create new job opportunities. Minister Singh emphasized the forward-looking nature of the BioE3 Policy, which extends beyond mere research and innovation to encompass jobs, startups, and sustainable development. India's bioeconomy has witnessed substantial growth, from just $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024, with an ambitious target of $300 billion by 2030. Young Indians are encouraged to participate in the "BioE3 Challenge for Youth," inviting innovative ideas for safe and sustainable biotechnology.

In the space sector, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has taken a significant step towards boosting indigenization by facilitating the transfer of five technologies developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to Indian companies. These tripartite agreements, signed on August 27, 2025, between NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the recipient industries, and IN-SPACe, aim to reduce India's reliance on imports in related fields. The transfers are set to drive commercialization, strengthen self-reliance, and enable wider applications of space technologies in diverse sectors such as automotive, biomedical, and industrial manufacturing. An example includes the transfer of Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module technology, developed by SAC, to Voltix Semicon Pvt Ltd, Pune, for biomedical applications like RT-PCR kits, which previously depended on imports. Another notable transfer involves a room-temperature curable adhesive, RTV Silicone Single-Part Adhesive (SILCEM R9), developed by VSSC, acquired by Crest Speciality Resins Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad, for solar panel bonding.

Further strengthening the nation's technological prowess, the Indian Army, in collaboration with IIT Madras and CyberPeace, announced the Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025. This national-level challenge, initiated on August 27, 2025, is designed to address real defence and cybersecurity threats. The Cyber Quest will foster innovation and collaboration in critical domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Quantum Computing, and Drone Technology, highlighting the growing importance of a robust digital defence strategy. The competition includes a "Bug Hunting Challenge" and a "Datathon," where participants will work on predictive threat intelligence and anomaly detection using large-scale datasets, contributing directly to national security.

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