UoH alumni-led ATGC biotech showcases innovation at Bharat Innovates 2026 in France
University of Hyderabad alumni-founded ATGC Biotech represented India at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, where it signed an international licensing agreement and expanded its global presence. The company continues to advance sustainable agriculture through its patented pheromone-based crop protection technologies.
Hyderabad: The global impact of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) alumni network was showcased on the international stage at Bharat Innovates 2026. The national initiative, designed to present India’s deep-tech breakthroughs to the world, hosted its international showcase in Nice, France, from June 14 to 16.
Among the select group of 120 high-potential deep-tech startups representing India’s rising leadership in innovation and entrepreneurship was ATGC Biotech Pvt Ltd, a company co-founded by two distinguished UoH alumni, Dr Markandeya Gorantla and Dr VB Reddy.
At the event, ATGC exchanged a licensing agreement with Albaugh Europe, covering six proprietary crop protection products powered by ATGC’s patented CREMIT pheromone technology platform. The company solidified its international footprint through Semiophore Ltd, a joint venture with Luxembourg Industries Ltd., which will advance a portfolio of 18 products specifically tailored for global agricultural markets.
Dr Markandeya Gorantla completed his PhD in Plant Sciences (2000–2004) and served as a senior research fellow (2000–2002) in the department. He currently serves as the chairman and managing director of ATGC Biotech.
Dr VB Reddy earned his MSc in Plant Sciences (2000–2002), followed by an Advanced Post-Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics (2002–2003), and completed his PhD in Plant Sciences (2003–2007) at the University. He now serves as the company’s Executive Director.
Originally founded in Genome Valley, Hyderabad, ATGC Biotech has grown into one of India’s leading agricultural biotechnology enterprises, specializing in pheromone-based crop protection and sustainable agriculture.
