In an exclusive interview, Rahul Koul, Chief Editor, BioVoice News spoke to Taslimarif Saiyed, Director and CEO, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) on the relevance of Startup Mahakumbh event, key factors driving startup ecosystem, challenges and much more.
Key talk points:
♦ Startup Mahakumbh, world’s largest startup event is happening from 3rd to 5th April 2025 in New Delhi. As the head of the Biotech/HealthTech Pavilion at Startup Mahakumbh, please walk us through some of the key highlights?
♦ How do you see the biotech and HealthTech startup ecosystem evolving in India, and how can events like Startup Mahakumbh help accelerate this growth?
♦ What are the biggest challenges faced by bioscience entrepreneurs in India and how can we address these issues?
♦ C-CAMP plays a crucial role in supporting startups and innovators. How does C-CAMP address the challenges of scaling up new technologies from research to real-world applications, particularly in terms of funding and infrastructure?
♦ Looking ahead, what are your long-term goals for C-CAMP? How do you envision the center evolving in the next 5–10 years?
♦ How do you see emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, CRISPR, and genomics transforming healthcare, especially in developing countries like India?
♦ Finally, what advice would you give to biotech entrepreneurs and innovators looking to scale their startups in India’s competitive market?
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