Saturday, April 5, 2025

Industry-Academia workshop by USTM, IITG-BioNEST and IASST

Date:

Share post:

Guwahati, June 2: “If your science foundation is very strong, you will be gradually shifting from your domain of business to industry. This is where translation happens.” This was stated by Prof. Dipankar Bandyopadhya, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati while addressing students and faculty members at an Industry-Academia workshop held here today.

The workshop was organized by the Department of Applied Biology, USTM in collaboration with the IITG-BioNEST and Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), according to a Press release.

Addressing the workshop as a Chief Guest, Prof. Dipankar Bandyopadhya promulgated the importance of Applied Biology in the field of industry & business.   He advised the students to strengthen the technical part in a very effective manner.

Another Chief Guest of the workshop, Dr. Tania Paul, Manager, Science & Technology, BioNEST IASST came out with the idea of innovation which comprises invention and execution.

She also spoke on Bio NEST– 70 to 73, total Bio NEST in India out of which 3 situated in Guwahati, purpose Bio NEST scheme, funding scheme for startup and sector of Bio NEST.

Prof. G D Sharma, VC, USTM put forward some of the important aspects of entrepreneurship. He stated about the importance of creation of new business for the upcoming generation rather than early belief of Govt. jobs or any Government related sectors, bringing of new innovative ideas and encouraging the youth towards entrepreneurship. He concluded by motivating the students for start ups in collaboration with IIT-G BioNEST and IASST Bio NEST

Dr. Swapnil Sinha, Director, BioAptagen, CEOBio NEST IITG, expounded about the journey on Altanostics Company and about their inventions.

 

Related articles

Centre seeking answers to queries on ILP: Paul

SHILLONG, April 4: Amid the long-pending demand to implement the Inner Line Permit in Meghalaya, the Centre has...

My suspension from VPP was ‘premeditated’, says Adelbert

SHILLONG, April 4: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Friday said his suspension from the Voice of the...

All-party committee to consult stakeholders on railway projects

Hynniewtrep land will burn if govt brings rlys, pressure groups warn SHILLONG, April 4: The all-party committee headed by...

HYC threatens to block NEIGRIHMS recruitment

SHILLONG, April 4: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Friday announced that it will not allow NEIGRIHMS to...