A Promising Yet Under developed Frontier​
The Center for Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing is at the forefront of a biorevolution, combining AI-driven innovation and engineered biology to transform industries and improve lives. Biological engineering offers a promising avenue to address the industry’s challenges and unlock new opportunities. By harnessing the power of synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, long DNA synthesis, genome editing and strain design technologies, many of the current limitations can be overcome. The accelerated engineering of microbial strains and AI driven design of optimal growth conditions, can greatly benefit the synthetic biology driven biomanufacturing sector.
Our Mission
Our mission is to drive transformative advancements in synthetic biology and bio manufacturing through world-class research, education, and innovation.
Our Vision
The vision is to become a world-class, sustainable Center of Excellence in the area of Synthetic Biology and Bio Manufacturing, dedicated to solving global challenges.
In the memory of a pioneer, a world class research institute
C.V. Jacob was instrumental in transforming the lives of millions of farmers through his initiatives to create value added products such as spice oleoresins. 50 years on, India is a global leader in this area. It is this pioneering spirit that we intend to harness in our journey.
Research
Synthetic biology is about designing and building new biological components (parts to cells), either by modifying existing components or by creating entirely new ones. By adopting an engineering approach, the aim is move from construction to function, in a predictable way.
The global synthetic biology market is experiencing rapid growth, with estimates suggesting it will expand from approximately $13.4 billion in 2022 to over $116 billion by 2032.
This growth is driven by advancements in DNA sequencing, gene editing, automation, and artificial intelligence, enabling the development of innovative applications in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, energy, and biomanufacturing.