Established in 2006 through a collaboration between the Department of Biotechnology (DBT ), Government of India, Government of Telangana and Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT). The Biotechnology Incubation Centre (BTIC) is an innovation hub spanning 35,000 square feet with a mix of plug-and-play modular lab spaces, best-in-class office spaces, and an Advanced Analytical Characterisation Resource laboratory. Purpose-built to foster the growth of early-stage startups and entrepreneurs in the pharma & life sciences sector. BTIC aims to catalyse breakthrough discoveries and expedite commercialization efforts. Currently, the facility incubates over 10 startups and SME companies. Furthermore, it houses a 200L cGMP biotechnology pilot plant for manufacturing and process development of microbial and cell culture applications.