What Scitech Center does

Scitech Centre is a not-for-profit Scientific Research and Development Organization incorporated on December 4, 1971 in Mumbai, India under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956, originally established within the Maneklal Shah Research Foundation (MSRF). It maintains DSIR-recognized Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) status and houses 140+ scientists, technologists, and technicians focused on three core domains: pharmaceutical engineering, advanced dosage forms research, and vision systems research. The organization has filed 25 patents on machine design and process innovations and maintains close institutional ties to the ACG Group.

The business model operates across three revenue streams: (1) sponsored B2B R&D services for pharmaceutical companies, covering engineering design, industrial design, CAE, electronics/automation, and in-house prototype manufacturing; (2) training conferences and continuing education programs that train 2,000+ pharmaceutical professionals annually; and (3) technology licensing focused on import substitution in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Notable commercial outcomes include the Accura 200FF capsule checkweigher (winner of a 2018 Red Dot Award) and a 2015 track and trace solution for pharmaceutical packaging. The organization maintains long-standing institutional affiliations with AAPS, USP, ISPE, USFDA, DIA, and CRS, providing access to global pharmaceutical regulatory and scientific networks.

Name

Scitech Center

Legal name

Scitech Centre

Website

https://scitechcentre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scitech Centre is a Mumbai-based not-for-profit R&D organization providing pharmaceutical engineering, advanced dosage forms, and vision systems research through sponsored projects, training conferences for 2,000+ professionals annually, and technology licensing, backed by 140+ scientists and 25 patents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Engineering R&D Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

CMC & Pharmaceutical Development (Formulation/Process/Analytical Development) (HLAIALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Manufacturing, MSAT & Operations Staffing (API/Biologics/Cell & Gene) (HLAGAOAL)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical engineering services
• Drug delivery research
• Pharma prototype development
• Vision inspection systems
• Import substitution technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. R&D Services and Prototype Development: SciTech Centre undertakes R&D projects and prototype development for pharmaceutical industry sponsors. Most projects result in novel prototypes and mechanisms that are commercialized by sponsors.
2. Training and Conference Services: Dissemination of scientific information through conferences, study groups, and workshops. Over 2000 pharma and engineering personnel trained annually at such events.
3. Technology Licensing: Promotes indigenization of pharmaceutical technology by promoting import substitution, making technology available to pharma industry at low cost

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Scitech Centre undertakes contract R&D projects and prototype development for pharmaceutical industry sponsors, focused on pharmaceutical engineering, advanced dosage forms research, and vision systems research. The organization delivers end-to-end prototype solutions leveraging mechanical engineering, industrial design, CAE, electronics/automation, and in-house CNC manufacturing capabilities. It also disseminates scientific knowledge through conferences, study groups, and workshops, and licenses its patented machine and process designs to enable indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Product overview

Scitech Centre is a not-for-profit Scientific Research and Development Organisation established in 1971, specializing in pharmaceutical engineering R&D. The organization offers a portfolio of research services including pharmaceutical engineering solutions, advanced dosage forms research, and vision inspection systems. It provides end-to-end prototype development capabilities for pharmaceutical equipment, leveraging specialized teams in mechanical engineering, industrial design, CAE, electronics/automation, and formulation. The Centre holds 25+ patents on machine and process designs, and has developed products such as the Accura 200FF Capsule Checkweigher (Red Dot Design Award winner 2018). Its research activities focus on helping pharma companies develop cost-effective medicines through import substitution and indigenous technology development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmaceutical Engineering Research Services Contract R&D services covering pharmaceutical engineering, advanced pharma dosage forms research, and vision systems research. SciTech Centre develops innovative pharma engineering solutions that enable pharmaceutical companies to develop cost-effective medicines. Targeted at pharmaceutical manufacturer sponsors seeking indigenous technology development.
• Prototype Development Services Full-service prototype development including engineering design (3D CAD), industrial design, CAE analysis, electronics and automation (HMI, SCADA, multi-platform programming), and in-house CNC manufacturing with dedicated assembly for pharmaceutical equipment. Delivered to pharmaceutical industry sponsors as complete prototype solutions from concept to validation.
• Vision Inspection Systems R&D services for Industrial Inspection, Serialization - Track & Trace, Process Analytical Technologies, and Industry 4.0 solutions. The Vision Inspection Development Team has developed several innovative industry-first solutions for pharmaceutical inspection and traceability. Targeted at pharmaceutical manufacturers needing compliance and serialization.
• Capsule Checkweigher - Accura 200FF Red Dot Design Award-winning capsule checkweigher product developed at the state-of-the-art Design Studio inaugurated in 2017. Designed for pharmaceutical capsule weighing applications.
• Patented Machine and Process Design IP Licensed patented technologies on machine design and processes design both in capsules and pharma machines. SciTech makes these technologies available to the pharmaceutical industry at low cost to enable import substitution. 25 patents have been filed.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2000 pharma and engineering personnel trained annually at conferences and workshops
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciTech Centre's conference rooms have hosted conferences and workshops in association with AAPS. Large numbers of reputed International Pharma Scientists have been brought to India through such events to lecture and collaborate with Indian Research Centres, Industry, Academia and Regulatory Authorities.
• United States Pharmacopoeia (USP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted conferences and workshops with USP at SciTech Centre's conference facilities for dissemination of scientific information to pharma professionals.
• The International Society For Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciTech Centre members largely support the Indian Affiliate of ISPE. Mr. Ajit Singh, Director, was honored as Global Member of the Year 2013. ISPE India Chapter has been recognized as Global Affiliate of the Year.
• United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSFDA has been associated with conferences and workshops hosted at SciTech Centre, contributing to knowledge exchange with Indian pharma industry and regulatory authorities.
• Drug Information Association (DIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted conferences and workshops with DIA at SciTech Centre for pharmaceutical professionals training and knowledge dissemination.
• Controlled Release Society (CRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciTech Centre has hosted CRS-associated conferences. Mr. Ajit Singh served as Ex-President of CRS India and Board Member of CRS International, USA.
• Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted conferences and workshops with IPA for dissemination of pharmaceutical science and technology in India.
• Bombay College of Pharmacy (BCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciTech Centre has worked with Bombay College of Pharmacy including hosting a Scientific Pharmacy Museum at KMK College of Pharmacy, Mumbai.
• The Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciTech Centre has co-hosted conferences with OPPI. Mr. Ajit Singh served as Ex-Vice President of OPPI and Chairman of OPPI Technical Committee.
• Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted conferences and workshops with IDMA for pharmaceutical industry professionals.
• Institute of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers of India (IPMMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciTech research enabled a sponsor to win an IPMMI Award in November 2008 for innovation in Automatic Packaging Machine design and performance.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciTech Centre has participated in FICCI-affiliated events and Mr. Ajit Singh served on FICCI Executive Committee.
• The Health Foods & Dietary Supplements Association (HADSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted conferences and workshops with HADSA at SciTech Centre's conference facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Syntegon is a major pharma and food packaging machinery manufacturer with strong capability in inspection, serialization, and track & trace — directly comparable to Scitech's Vision Inspection and serialization development track.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher offers laboratory analytical instruments, R&D services, and pharma services globally. Comparable to Scitech in offering R&D tooling and lab-based research services to pharma customers, though at vastly larger scale.
• GEA Group: GEA provides large-scale pharmaceutical equipment, processing lines, and pharmaceutical separation/drying technology. Comparable to Scitech's pharmaceutical engineering and process development work from a systems-integration standpoint.
• Sartorius AG: Sartorius provides bioprocessing and laboratory technologies for pharma and biotech, including formulation and process development tools — adjacent to Scitech's pharmaceutical engineering and dosage forms research services.
• West Pharmaceutical Services: West is a global leader in pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery, and containment systems. It is comparable to Scitech's drug delivery and dosage forms research portfolio, though at a much larger commercial scale.
• Marchesini Group: Marchesini is an Italian packaging and processing machinery manufacturer for pharma, with broader commercial scale than Scitech but a comparable end-market and equipment design philosophy.
• IMA Group: IMA is a global leader in pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery, including capsule fillers, checkweighers, and aseptic processing. It competes with Scitech's prototype and machine design capabilities at the incumbency/commercial end of the market.
• Körber Pharma: Körber's Pharma business offers packaging, inspection, and serialization equipment, plus pharma software. Overlaps with Scitech's vision systems, serialization, and Industry 4.0 pharma engineering focus.

Direct peers

• ACG Group: ACG is a global pharmaceutical machinery, capsule, and inspection systems company sharing overlapping leadership with Scitech Centre (Ajit Singh is Chairman of both). It is the most direct comparator given shared portfolio, leadership, and end-market focus on pharma equipment and processing.

Regional players

• Piramal Pharma Solutions: Piramal Pharma Solutions is an Indian-headquartered contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) offering formulation and pharmaceutical R&D services. Comparable as an India-based, pharma-focused R&D services provider, though at much larger commercial scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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