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.
A new company namely Kerala Lifesciences Industries Parks (P) Ltd - KLIP formed as a subsidiary of KSIDC to establish the project. The company has 51% shareholding by KSIDC and rest by Govt of Kerala and KINFRA
Western Ghats, one of the thirty nine bio-diversity hotspots in the world, has recently featured among the UNESCO's list of iconic World Heritage Sites for its rich biodiversity. Home to 137 species of mammals, 508 species of birds, 332 species of butterflies, 290 species of fishes, 10,035 species of flora of which 102 species are exclusively endemic to the region.
This majestic Western Ghats, also known as Sahyadri in local parlance; stretches across 1600 kms covering the states of Tamilnadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala. About 500 kms of this rich biosphere is exclusively in Kerala, comprising of 56% of the total geographic area of the State.
The Institute of Advanced Virology Established in 2019 at the Bio 360 Life Sciences Park, Thonnakkal, Trivandrum by The Government of Kerala. It is Envisioned as An Institute of Global Standards Networking Global Virology Institutes with Most Modern Laboratories Focusing Research, Diagnosis and Management of Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Viral Diseases. It Will Be a Centre of Excellence to Work in Collaboration with International Institutions for Training and Education in The Context of Research Covering Basic Science and Translational Research, Providing Sufficient Scientific Inputs to Enable the Prevention and Control of Viral Infections.
The Institute Currently Undertake Various Ambitious Research Projects With Translational Potential Under The Following Flagship Programmes:
Institute Offers Short Term Training Programme Of Various Durations To Those Who Complete Graduation /Post Graduation/ Doctoral Degrees In Life Sciences And Allied Subjects. The Aim Of The Short-Term Training Programme Is To Equip Them With Latest Molecular/Cell Biology Techniques And Other Basic Laboratory Techniques.
Website Link : https://Iav.Kerala.Gov.In/
The University, through the setting up of this centre, aim to conduct high quality research and training in frontier areas of pathogen biology. The research at BRTC focuses to enhance knowledge on infectious diseases on animals, for the development of vaccines and improved therapeutics for animal health care. In parallel the centre provides capacity building in the above areas of research by conducting workshops and training programmes to generate a high quality and immediately employable work force with knowledge relevant to the present industrial needs. BRTC envisions to set up a Research Centre – Molecular Virology Lab and Anti-Microbial Resistant (AMR) Research Lab to undertake various studies related to Animal diseases. They also plan to set up a Small Laboratory Animal House to facilitate breeding & supply of Pathogen free as well as conventional small animals like mice, rats, gunny pig, rabbit etc including facilities for conducting experiments.
Website Link : https://www.kvasu.ac.in/brtc-tvm
Lividus A Truly 21st Century Life Science Venture Formed With A Very Defined Vision To Deliver Affordable Pharmaceutical Products In Utmost Quality And Respecting The Humanity. The Company Runs On Predefined Process Flow Abide By International Standards In Each And Every Part Of The Organization. People Focused In A Technology Paved Most Modern Ambience By A Team Of Rich Experienced And Service Oriented Visionaries Constitutes The Whole Group And Writes Golden Era Of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry.
It Have A Robust Product Portfolio Spread Over Major Product Areas Encompassing Various Specialties, Like Anti- Diabetic, Antihypertensive, Anti- Lipidemic, Anti- Infectives, Neuro-Psychiatry, Uro And Nephro, Bone Health, Peadiatric And Women’s Health.
At Present, Lividus Have Acknowledged Its Presence In Cardiac To Critical Care, Neuropsychiatry And Urology , General Medicines, Women And Child Care With A Wide Range Of Medicines Forms From Tablet And Capsules To Critical Care Injections.
The company is currently establishing its manufacturing facility – Lividus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd in Bio 360 Life Sciences Park.
Website Link : http://www.lividuspharma.com/
Vitaliz Biosciences Pvt. Ltd. Is A Specialty Nutrient And Food Fortification Company Based In Thiruvananthapuram And Promoted By A Group Of Indian Life Science Entrepreneurs. The Company Focuses At Production Of Scarce But Essential Ingredients Like The Omega Fatty Acids Like DHA, EPA And ARA And Developing ‘Last Mile’ Enabling Technologies To Aid Food Fortification For B2B Markets
Vitaliz Offers Several Nutritional Ingredients Like Essential Fatty Acids, Enzymes, Fortified Probiotics, Phytonutrients, and Ingredient Formulations.
Vitaliz Also Formulates Ingredients For Industrial Sectors Like Milk And Milk Products Including Butter, Cheese, Ghee, Sweets, Etc., Edible Oils, Chocolates, Confectionery, Bakery, Malted Drinks, Baby Foods, Etc. The Company Has A Team Of Microbiologists, Process Engineers, Food Technologists, And Clinical Nutritionists To Support Its Product Range To The Food And Pharma Industry, Government Nutrition Programs, And Consumers. Vitaliz Also Manufactures Specialty Products In Different Formats Like Powder, Granules, Fruit Preserves, Liquids, Pastes, Tablets, Capsules, And Ready-To-Eat Products On A ‘White Label’ Basis For Its Customers.
Directors : Cherian Oomman Koillenmareth, Sankar Nilacantan, Rosemary Issac, Abraham Tharakan and Venkatsubramaniam Santhanaraman.
Website : https://in.linkedin.com/company/vitaliz-bioscience
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