Guwahati Biotech Park

What Guwahati Biotech Park does

Guwahati Biotech Park (GBP) is a government-established biotechnology incubation and research park located in Amingaon, on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra river in Guwahati, Assam, India. Established around 2013 under the Science, Technology and Climate Change Department, Government of Assam, GBP operates as a not-for-profit entity serving the eight states of Northeast India (NER). Its mandate is to bridge the gap between scientific research and commercial biotechnology entrepreneurship in a region historically underserved by dedicated life-sciences infrastructure. GBP hosts multiple specialized operating units: the Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) providing modular laboratory space and instrumentation; the Business Incubation Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture (BICFA)—the first such initiative in NER under the central PMMSY scheme; the Nidhi Prayas Centre offering prototyping grants up to Rs 10 lakhs through DST's NIDHI program; the Skill Satellite Centre delivering women-focused capacity building under DSIR's TDUPW; and the North East Cell of NRDC for technology transfer and commercialization.

GBP's core technology assets include state-of-the-art biotechnology research infrastructure such as FACS (Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting) machines, bioinformatics facilities, plant tissue culture micropropagation labs, biofloc aquaculture systems, honey testing laboratories, and general analytical instrumentation. These tools serve approximately 140+ startups and entrepreneurs across biotech verticals spanning healthcare, agro-technology, fisheries, food processing, environmental biotechnology, and bioinformatics.

GBP's revenue model is a hybrid of professional-services fees and usage-based charges, with operating revenue generated from facility usage, incubation fees, hands-on training programs, consultancy services (technology transfer, marketing assistance, regulatory facilitation), and equipment access. The entity is structurally dependent on central and state government grant inflows—including NIDHI-PRAYAS, PMMSY, Ministry of MSME, and DSIR TDUPW—rather than commercial product revenue. Customers are segmented into biotech startups/entrepreneurs (primary), fisheries and aquaculture entrepreneurs, students and researchers, women in science and technology, and MSMEs—delivered through direct enterprise engagement, regional training programs, exposure visits, talent search contests, and academic partnerships. GBP's commercial scale is modest: 11-50 employees, no disclosed revenue, no private funding, and customer profiles limited to incubatees and small enterprises rather than large commercial anchors.

Name

Guwahati Biotech Park

Legal name

Guwahati Biotech Park

Website

https://guwahatibiotechpark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Guwahati Biotech Park is a government-supported biotechnology incubation center in Northeast India, providing lab infrastructure, prototyping grants, skill training, and startup support to biotech entrepreneurs, MSMEs, students, and researchers across the eight NER states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biotechnology Incubation Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Development & Tech Transfer Services (upstream/downstream) (HLAAAKAF)

Keywords

• Biotechnology incubation services
• Biotech research infrastructure
• Startup incubation programs
• Fisheries aquaculture incubation
• Bioinformatics facility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guwahati

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Incubation Services: Providing laboratory infrastructure, co-working spaces, and incubation facilities to biotech startups and entrepreneurs. Revenue generated through facility usage charges and incubation fees.
2. Training Programs: Skill development and entrepreneurship training programs in biotechnology, fisheries, aquaculture, bioinformatics, food processing, and allied areas. Programs include workshops, hands-on training, and capacity building initiatives.
3. Consultancy Services: Technology transfer assistance, marketing assistance, regulatory approvals facilitation, and single window clearance services for entrepreneurs.
4. Fab Lab and Equipment Usage: Charges for using fabrication laboratory facilities and specialized equipment including FACS machines and bioinformatics infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Guwahati Biotech Park (GBP) operates as a government-supported biotechnology incubation and research park in Northeast India, providing modular laboratory space, specialized instrumentation (including FACS, bioinformatics, plant tissue culture, and biofloc systems), mentorship, training programs, and prototyping grants to biotech startups, MSMEs, fisheries entrepreneurs, students, and researchers. It houses multiple centres including the Technology Incubation Centre (TIC), Business Incubation Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture (BICFA), Nidhi Prayas Centre, and Skill Satellite Centre, supporting biotechnology entrepreneurship from ideation to commercialization.

Product overview

Guwahati Biotech Park (GBP) operates as a biotechnology incubation and research park in Northeast India, offering a platform where science and business converge to promote entrepreneurship. The organization provides multiple interconnected services through its core products: the Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) serving as the primary facility hub offering modular labs and instrumentation, the Business Incubation Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture (BICFA) focused on the fisheries sector under PMMSY, and Nidhi Prayas providing startup funding and mentorship. Additional offerings include the Skill Satellite Centre for women's capacity building, specialized facilities for bioinformatics, plant tissue culture, FACS analysis, and honey testing, along with training programs and consultancy services for biotech entrepreneurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) State-of-the-art incubation facility providing modular lab space, instrumentation facilities, and infrastructure support for biotech startups and entrepreneurs in Northeast India.
• Business Incubation Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture (BICFA) Pioneering venture under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) providing mentorship, hands-on training, and business support for entrepreneurship in fisheries and aquaculture across Northeast India, including biofloc units, fish seed production, ornamental fish, pearl culture, and value-added fish products.
• Nidhi Prayas Centre (Fab Lab) Prototyping initiative supporting entrepreneurs and innovators through grants up to Rs 10 lakhs, business mentoring, networking, and access to Fab Lab facilities for physical technology product development.
• Capacity Building Program for Women (Skill Satellite Centre) Vocational skill development program empowering women through training in biotechnology and allied sectors, providing entrepreneurship development courses and placement support.
• Internship/Project/Dissertation Program Training program for biotechnology and allied area students offering hands-on experience in molecular biology, microbiology, imaging, herbal extraction, and analytical instrument usage.
• Consultancy Cell Provides technology transfer assistance, marketing assistance, single window clearance, and regulatory approval facilitation for biotech businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Training Programs Hands-on training programs covering bioinformatics, microscopy, protein analysis, molecular biology, and various biotech techniques for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
• Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) Facility Bioprospecting facility offering FACS machine services for cell sorting and analysis under the Technology Incubation Centre.
• Honey Testing Laboratory Regional honey testing laboratory providing quality assessment and certification services for honey and bee products.
• North East Cell of NRDC Operates from GBP's office to foster technology applications, technology transfer, and commercialization support for innovators in Northeast India under NRDC outreach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 140 startups and entrepreneurs in the network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Assam Start-up - the Nest, Department of Industries & Commerce, GoAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2025MoU signed for startup support and ecosystem development. The partnership was exchanged in presence of Shri Pijush Hazarika, Honorable Minister, and Shri Rakesh Kr Thakur, Administrator, GBP, to strengthen the startup ecosystem in Assam.
• Science Technology and Climate Change Department, Government of AssamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2025During Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit, the department signed 13 MoUs with different prospective investors in presence of Shri Keshab Mahanta, Honorable Minister. GBP participated in panel discussion on Biomanufacturing and Biofoundries under BioE3 policy.
• NEISED and Gauhati UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2025GBP served as organizing partner for International Biomanufacturing Summit 2025 held January 10-11, jointly organized by NEISED and Gauhati University. The summit brought together global industry leaders, policy experts, and entrepreneurs.
• Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), GoIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2024GBP participated as Assam's representative at Global Bio-India 2024, the 4th edition organized by BIRAC and DBT. The event showcased GBP facilities, startup products, BICFA initiatives, NIDHI-PRAYAS, and Assam Biotech Policy to attract investors.
• Dakha Devi Rasiwasia College (D.D.R. College), Chabua, Dibrugarh, AssamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2024MoU with Department of Botany to foster academic and research partnerships, and provide skill development and entrepreneurship opportunities for students in the Dibrugarh region.
• Anandaram Dhekial Phookan College (ADP College), Nagaon, AssamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2024MoU with Department of Herbal Science and Technology for academic and research collaboration. The partnership aims to foster skill development and entrepreneurship opportunities for students through access to GBP facilities and mentorship.
• IKP Knowledge Park, Genome Valley, TelanganacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2024MoU signed for collaborative support to nurture startup ecosystem in NER. IKP team visited GBP and interacted with incubates to ignite passion for invention and innovation. The partnership aims to create a vibrant startup ecosystem through sustainable collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• National Research Development Corporation (NRDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2017MoU signed during Assam Biotech Conclave led to establishment of North East Cell of NRDC at GBP, launched on September 19, 2017. The cell operates from GBP's office to foster technology applications and commercialization in NER.
• Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, AH&D, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBICFA is funded under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The Ministry supports GBP's Business Incubation Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture, the first such initiative in NER under PMMSY.
• Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), GoIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSIR's Technology Development and Utilization Program for Women (TDUPW) supports the Skill Satellite Centre at GBP for capacity building programs empowering women through skill development and entrepreneurship training.
• Ministry of MSME, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScheme for Promotion of MSMEs in NER and Sikkim supports development of the Business Enterprise Zone of GBP. Consultancy firms are being engaged for MSME ecosystem development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IKP Knowledge Park: Government-backed biotechnology incubation park in Genome Valley, Hyderabad. Direct comparable to GBP as a state-supported life sciences incubator offering lab infrastructure, tech transfer, and startup support; explicitly partnered with GBP.
• Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC): Karnataka government-supported life sciences incubation centre offering lab facilities and funding to biotech startups. Functionally analogous to GBP's TIC as a state government biotech incubator with similar service lines and target customer base.
• Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP): Bengaluru-based bioincubator funded by DBT that supports biotech startups with lab infrastructure, mentorship, and competitions. Direct peer to GBP and notably the organizer of the National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition referenced in Medinovation's shortlist.

Broad incumbents

• DBT-THSTI Biorepository and Biobank: DBT-affiliated translational health science institute. Relevant as a public-sector life sciences R&D organization that, like GBP, operates under DBT and provides specialized research infrastructure to biotech users.
• BIRAC BioNEST: BIRAC's flagship bioincubation network spanning 60+ centres across India. Broader incumbent that funds and standardizes bioincubators including those similar to GBP; relevant comparator because GBP participates in BIRAC events.
• Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) network: NITI Aayog / AIM-funded incubation centres across India. Comparable to GBP in the NIDHI-PRAYAS layer given shared government funding models and incubation mandates for science-based startups.
• Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay: IIT Bombay-affiliated technology business incubator with deep science and biotech portfolio. Adjacent comparable to GBP given the academic-incubator linkage model GBP employs with IIT Guwahati and Gauhati University.

Regional players

• KIIT Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI): Bhubaneswar-based government-supported technology business incubator with a strong biotech vertical. Comparable to GBP as an eastern India public-sector incubator serving startups with lab infrastructure and grants.
• Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM): Kerala state government startup ecosystem including biotech-focused incubation. Comparable to GBP as a regional government-backed innovation hub serving startups, though broader in scope beyond biotech.
• Lucknow Biotech Park: Government-supported biotechnology park in Uttar Pradesh. Comparable to GBP as another Indian state government biotech park offering incubation, training, and shared infrastructure to regional startups.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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