The Park

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PARK HIGHLIGHTS

Bio360, Kerala’s first Life Sciences Park will advance science to new frontiers. Kerala’s first major step in the field of Life Sciences, the new Life Sciences Park, a Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) initiative, will be a cluster of research institutions, sci-tech academia and companies, working in the field of Biotechnology,

Nano-technology and Life sciences. A new venture to attract both domestic and foreign investments in the related areas, the industry-specific infrastructure of Bio360 – Life Sciences Park, includes incubation centre and technology development centre. With such state-of-the-art facilities, Thiruvananthapuram is certain to evolve as a hub of industry and R&D in Life Sciences.

Kerala is one among the 39 Bio Diversity spots in the world and has rich bio resources, plenty of academic and research institutions and large talent pool in the Life Sciences Sector .KSIDC is setting up a Life Sciences Park at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to leverage the advantages of the state in life sciences sector.The BIO 360 Life Sciences Park, coming up in a 75 acre campus, was conceived keeping in view the opportunities in R&D and Manufacturing in the Biotechnology/Life Sciences Science sector in Kerala. The facilities being planned at the Life Sciences Park are as follows :

  • Incubation Centre to accommodate 20 incubatees, initially.
  • cGMP compliant bioprocess facility to be made available on time sharing basis.
  • Ready to occupy built-up area for R&D and Manufacturing activities.
  • Animal House, Disease Diagnostic Centre & Testing Facilities to be made available to the occupant companies /institutions of the Life Sciences Park.

Developed land for companies /institutions to set up their standalone R&D/ Manufacturing ventures. The key distinctions and advantages of the proposed park at Thiruvananthapuram are as follows:

  • Policy Drive and PromotionThe Kerala government is actively promoting economic development through research and development by creating an environment conducive to the establishment of clusters that harness local research base and intellectual pool, and attract global players in Life Science industry.
  • Access to Natural ResourcesKerala has a rich natural ecosystem that provides bio-prospecting opportunities for pharmaceutical, traditional medicine and nutraceutical industries.
  • Existing Research BaseKerala has a vast network of research institutions and centers that conduct upstream and translational research while offering strong mentorship and technology impe tus for research. Research Institutes such as Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, and Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute based out of Thiruvananthapuram provide excellent opportunities for collaborations and synergistic linkages with the industry.
  • Human Resource PoolKerala has demonstrated high levels of literacy across classes and genders. This has been supplemented by skilled and technologically adept human resources emerging from reputed universities and state of the art institutions.
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PROJECT LOCATION

The BIO 360 Life Sciences Park is located at Thonnakkal, Vailoor Village, Thiruvananthapuram.

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INVESTMENT OPTIONS

OPPORTUNITIES

BIO 360 Life Sciences Park will have an Innovation & Incubation Centre with a built up area of 3.3 lakhs sqft will be constructed within the park. The building will have c-GMP compliant Bio-Processing facility, state of the art Incubation facility, office space, and ready to occupy lab modules with support infrastructure facilities. Besides, the Park would also provide developed plots for large and Integrated Bio companies to set up their campuses and ready-to-use modular offices, and wet and dry lab space for intermediate, small and start-up companies. The Innovation cum Incubation Centre with the Bio-Processing facility will be quite unique and first of its kind in the Country.

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INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES

Core Infrastructure

  • Innovation and Incubation Centre
    Innovation hub with tenancy modules, Bio processing facilities, Bio tech labs, offices, meeting room, common processing and analytical facility, hatchery unit, prebuilt labs etc . (3,30,000 sqft ), cellar , G +9 floors
  • Bioprocess Facility
    Biosafety compliant and cGMP facility for pilot scale research and validation for mid and late stage research.
  • Laboratory Animal Facility

Support Infrastructure

  • Dedicated Power-3MVA
  • Water- 1MLD
  • Internal roads
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EXISTING PROJECTS

  • IAV established by the Government of Kerala, envisioned as an institute of global standards with most modern laboratories focusing on research, diagnosis and management of emerging and re-emerging viraldiseases. IAV currently has all the infrastructure and human resources required to carry out high end research to study virus and viral infections. The Advanced Molecular Diagnostic Facility (AMDF) of IAV has the capacity to diagnose 80+ viral pathogens including Nipah & KFD. IAV is in the process of establishing a BSL III facility and a Small Animal Experimental Facility. The Core Instrumentation Facility of the institute houses the latest model equipment to facilitate high end research. Innovation & Translation Facilitation Centre, the incubation facility of IAV provides opportunities for startups and firms to incubate/commence R&D facilities.

     IAV also has an ndustrycollaboration program called "Participatory R&D" to facilitate joint R&D and development of products of TRL 6 readiness in collaboration with private industry/partners.

    For more details, please visit https://iav.kerala.gov.in.

 
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  • Biomedical Research cum Learning Centre by Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (K-VASU) is setting up Biomedical Research cum Learning Centre aimed at establishing Centres for Translational Research, Validation for Diagnostics & Device-testing and Feed & Food Management Training. The building is about 8000 sqft with Office rooms, class rooms, labs, lobby etc.Small animal facility also poposed in the existing project.

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UPCOMING PROJECTS

  • Medical Devices Park within the Life Sciences Park: A Joint Venture between Sree Chitra Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology and KSIDC. Project cost: Rs. 259 Crores. Proposal submitted to Government of India for funding support.

    Medical Devices Park (MedSpark)   Medical-Devices Park (MedSpark)