Fwd: Awareness session on Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme by C-CAMP | Hosted by SINE IIT-Bombay

[Hrushikesh Loya]

Hello all,

Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme by C-CAMP is considered one of the biggest grants for early stage biotechnology incubation. Have a look at the event planned by SINE, IIT Bombay to introduce people to this scheme.

Date: 20th January, 2018                

Day : Saturday 

Timing: 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 

Venue: Seminar Room 5, Ground floor,VMCC Building, IIT-Bombay 

Registration link : https://goo.gl/forms/r6bl9Z7XkzDlg3482

With Warm Regards,
Hrushikesh Loya

Biotech Club Manager

IIT Bombay

Email: loyahru...@gmail.com, 1500...@iitb.ac.in

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From: Uday Wankawala <ud...@sineiitb.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 18, 2018 at 5:38 PM
Subject: Awareness session on Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme by C-CAMP | Hosted by SINE IIT-Bombay
To: loyahru...@gmail.com

Dear Mr. Hrushikesh, 

Greetings from SINE IIT-Bombay !!! 

We are hosting an Awareness session on this Saturday, January 20th regarding Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme by C-CAMP representative & a talk by an entrepreneur who was awarded this grant.

It would be great if you could circulate this ‘Invite’ within your network so that interested / eligible candidates can attend & benefit (Free registration: https://goo.gl/forms/r6bl9Z7XkzDlg3482) 

Detailed Schedule: 

Date: 20th January, 2018                

Day : Saturday 

Timing: 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 

Venue: Seminar Room 5, Ground floor,VMCC Building, IIT-Bombay 

Registration link : https://goo.gl/forms/r6bl9Z7XkzDlg3482 

Session  brief : 

• Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme opportunity,
• Talk by OCT Therapies Founder- Dr. Caroline Mathen

Agenda:                                                                                               

1. As a partner to BIRAC (DBT), C-CAMP is involved in the management of the Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme starting with review, selection, disbursement of funds and mentorship. The current Call for proposals is open till Feb 15th 2018 . They are holding a discussion about the process & opportunity.                                                                                                

2. C-CAMP efforts for promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Life Sciences and Biotechnology    

                        

3. Entrepreneurial journey of Dr. Caroline Mathen (Founder of OCT Therapies & Research Pvt. Ltd.): About how the idea took shape, C-CAMP’s support to OCT Therapies, Current status of her start-up & handling regulatory challenges  

Attached:- Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme Poster  

Dr. Caroline Mathen Brief Profile:- 

Happy to be out of her comfort zone Dr. Caroline is constantly re-inventing her role(s) and evolving, first as an academician, followed by research and currently as a Stem Cell Research pioneer. In her latest venture OCT Therapies, she aims to bring cutting edge technology to the common man and continue research involving cell based intricacies with a view to harnessing that knowledge, for the betterment of the quality of human life.  

Achievements:- 

- Won the prestigious BIG grant, under BIRAC-DBT for the proposal titled “Establishment of a Mesenchymal Stem Cell Bank as an Alternative Skin Bank”September 2015 – July 2017 

Professional qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Zoology from Mumbai University, India 2005-2008. & Master of Science (M.Sc) in Zoology from Bangalore University, India- 1990-1992. Ranked 4th (Specialization in Cytogenetics) 

Feel free to revert in case of any clarification. 

Looking forward to your support & active participation. 

Regards, 

UDay Wankawala | Consultant 

Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 

Indian Institute of Technology (SINE, IIT Bombay)

Cell # +91 9699 784049 

www.sineiitb.org