UoH, ASPIRE-BioNEST launch Centre for Alternate Protein Research

The University of Hyderabad and ASPIRE-BioNEST, with Cytiva’s support, launched the Centre for Alternate Protein Research to drive innovation in sustainable food technologies. The facility will boost startups, research, and scalable protein alternatives addressing food security, nutrition, and climate challenges

Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) and ASPIRE-BioNEST announced the launch of the Centre for Alternate Protein Research, an initiative to accelerate innovation in sustainable food technologies and support the growth of startups in the alternate protein sector.

The Centre, established at ASPIRE-BioNEST with the support of Cytiva, a global biopharmaceutical leader, has been designed to serve as a hub for translational research and entrepreneurship, driving solutions to address global challenges in food security, nutrition, and climate change.

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The facility will catalyse innovation in sustainable food production, fostering scalable protein alternatives, including plant-based, microbial, and novel biotechnological platforms. Cytiva South Asia General Manager Manoj Kumar R Panicker said the Centre is a testament to Cytiva’s belief in the power of collaboration to drive innovation for societal good. “We are happy to partner with ASPIRE-BioNEST to support research that is both scientifically promising and socially relevant,” he added.