Biotech Revolution In Karnataka

Karnataka is one of the most preferred destinations for biotech investments in the country and majority of biotech companies in the country have a base in Karnataka. As the market grows, it is expected to be the breeding ground for many emerging players in this field. In this special issue, we have focused on this niche market. The cover story of this issue features Tojo Vikas Biotech which focuses on developing technology for manufacturing natural ingredients produced from biotechno-logical routes for eventual application in flavour and fragrance products. Tojo Vikas manufactures these internally developed natural chemicals using fermentation based processes. It is one of the few companies in India developing several such processes for the production of natural chemicals used in or as aroma pre-cursors, flavour and fragrance compounds using whole cells or enzymes.

The company provides solutions at all levels: research, scale-up, fermentation based production, advance separations, as well as knowledge of the end use of the ingredient, and understanding of the market dynamics. Also featuring in this issue is Operon Biotech which has an impressive product portfolio comprising a series of instruments under both lab diagnostics as well as POCT under coagulation. Be it a simple single channel system for a clinical Lab or a self-testing device for INR monitoring to affordable entry level automation to mid-sized automation - they have it all. In addition, the issue acquaints you with the other top players in this field.

After studying this market landscape in-depth, we have zeroed in on the top 10 companies that have excelled in this market with their innovative approach. Having proven their dedication to efficiency in order to meet the customer expectations in an end-to-end manner, these companies have stood out from the crowd. 

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