INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED SCIENCES

Name

INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED SCIENCES

Legal name

Institute of Advanced Sciences Inc.

Website

https://inads.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Research and Higher Education Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMABAF

Biology & Life Science Enrichment (Biotech, Genetics, Anatomy)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/STEM Enrichment & Science Programs

SECONDARYEDAAAHAH

Holistic & Integrative Wellness Education (Ayurveda, Traditional Practices)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Education (Nutrition, Fitness, Mindfulness)

Keywords

• Scientific research services
• Online education programs
• Biotechnology research
• Indic studies education
• Biodefense research

Headquarters

HQ city

North Dartmouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Online Course Fees: INADS World Campus charges $100 USD per course for certificate and degree programs. Courses include Chemistry of the Mind, Ethics in Bhagwat-Gita, and various semester programs. Early bird discount of 10% available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

INADS is a non-profit multidisciplinary research and education organization that delivers its work through four specialized units: the Botulinum Research Center (BRC) for botulinum neurotoxin and biodefense research, the School of Indic Studies (SIS) for interdisciplinary scholarship on Indian philosophy and culture, the Kuruom School of Advanced Sciences (KSAS) for applied biotechnology and integrated sciences research, and the INADS World Campus (IWC) for online certificate and short-term courses in cognitive science, philosophy, and holistic wellness priced at $100 USD per course.

Product overview

The Institute of Advanced Sciences (INADS) is a multidisciplinary non-profit research organization comprising multiple specialized units. The core portfolio includes: the Botulinum Research Center (BRC), a leading research unit focused on botulinum toxins and biodefense research; the School of Indic Studies (SIS), offering interdisciplinary programs in Indian philosophy, culture, and traditions; and the Kuruom School of Advanced Sciences (KSAS), focused on integrated scientific research and technology development. Additionally, the INADS World Campus (IWC) provides online education through certificate and degree programs in cognitive science, philosophy, and wellness. These units operate collaboratively under the INADS umbrella to advance scientific research and scholarship globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kuruom School of Advanced Sciences (KSAS): A subsidiary organization focused on research and scholarship in integrated interdisciplinary research education and technology development
• School of Indic Studies (SIS)
• Botulinum Research Center (BRC)
• INADS World Campus (IWC)

Products and services

• Botulinum Research Center (BRC) A national academic and research unit dedicated to botulinum toxin research, focused on protein structure, biodefense, and developing potential antidotes to botulism. Features BSL-3 facilities for high-containment research.
• School of Indic Studies (SIS) An interdisciplinary scholarly program offering courses, seminars, conferences, and research opportunities concerning philosophy, tradition, values, art, science, culture, and religions of India.
• Kuruom School of Advanced Sciences (KSAS) A subsidiary organization of INADS established through collaboration between US-based Maryada Foundation and India-based Kuruom Foundation, focusing on integrated interdisciplinary research education and technology development in health, agriculture, environment, and human behavior sciences. Facilities in Lucknow and Indore, India.
• INADS World Campus (IWC) A global online learning initiative offering integrative education at the intersection of cognitive science, philosophy, and holistic wellness. Provides certificate programs and short-term courses including Chemistry of the Mind and Ethics in Bhagwat-Gita at $100 USD per course.

Quantifiable outcome

• Researchers discovered potential antidote to botulism published in 2018
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nascacell TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2007Nascacell Technologies signed a cooperation agreement with the Botulinum Center, Institute of Advanced Sciences to develop Botox inhibitor microbodies. The partnership focused on developing aptamers and microbodies against botulinum toxin.
• Prime Bio, Inc. (PBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based international collaboration with Prime Bio, Inc. as part of the VPS-KSAS educational technology development model. Part of the US-India science and business partnership to train students for self-reliance through innovative ideas and creation.
• Vishoshadhi Products and Services (VPS) Pvt LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPS and Kuruom School of Advanced Sciences (KSAS) developed an international model of education through business practices of science and technology, with US-based collaboration.
• Gufic BiosciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGufic Biosciences generously supported KSAS by providing 10,000 sq ft space in Indore for expanding the educational technology development model aimed at generating future biotechnology leaders in India.
• TCN MediaminorOthersAssociated organization - TCN Media is listed as an associated organization of INADS.
• Uberoi FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with INADS through the Uberoi Foundation Fellowship Program and Uberoi Teacher Training Program for K-12 classroom education in Dharmic traditions of India.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• List Biological Laboratories: US-based supplier and research provider specializing in botulinum neurotoxins. Directly comparable to BRC for specialized botulinum research infrastructure and services.
• Mindvalley: Global online learning platform offering personal transformation, wellness, and consciousness programs. Direct comparable to INADS World Campus for online holistic education delivery.
• New England Biolabs: Privately held life science research tools and reagents company headquartered in Massachusetts. Comparable as a specialized biotech research organization with adjacent protein and enzyme expertise.
• California College of Ayurveda: Specialized Ayurveda and integrative wellness education provider offering certificate programs. Comparable to INADS World Campus for holistic wellness training rooted in traditional practices.
• Metabiologics: Botulinum toxin product manufacturer and research collaborator. Closely matches BRC's niche focus on botulinum biomolecules and protein structure.
• Maharishi International University: University integrating traditional Vedic knowledge with modern science and consciousness studies. Closely mirrors INADS World Campus's integrative cognitive science, philosophy, and wellness curriculum.

Regional players

• Indira Gandhi National Open University: India's largest open university delivering distance education at scale. Comparable to INADS World Campus for online certificate and degree programs, though geographically focused on India.

Broad incumbents

• Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie): Manufacturer of Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA), the dominant commercial botulinum product. Operates in the same biomolecule category as BRC but at vastly larger scale across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals: Manufactures Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for therapeutic and aesthetic use. Comparable to BRC's botulinum research but as a global biopharma incumbent.
• Revance Therapeutics: Aesthetic and therapeutic botulinum toxin developer (Daxxify). Operates in the same biomolecule category as BRC but as a publicly traded commercial developer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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