Role of Science Parks & Incubators in Cluster Development: Case Study of IKP Knowledge Park

1. Role of Science Parks & Incubators in Cluster Development: Case Study of IKP Knowledge Park Towards Facilitating Global Outreach of European and Indian Innovative Clusters December 1, 2010, Delhi Deepanwita Chattopadhyay MD & CEO, IKP Knowledge Park Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park

2. Cluster Development Models • One or a combination suitable based on economic, industrial and innovation environment of the region Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park

3. Elements of a Cluster R&D Institutions with strong industry Linkages Life Science Parks/ Incubators to nurture SMEs Anchor companies, Innovative SMEs, Startups Seed Elements INNOVATION CLUSTER Good common Infrastructure, Testing facilities, regulations Support Services Companies – vendors, equipment suppliers, law firms Monitory incentives, Tax breaks, Bank loan, Seed Fund, VC Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park

4. NIPER • PGI Chandigarh • IMTECH • IISER • Proposed Agri Biotech Park • PERD, NIPER • Savli Biotech Park • Proposed Biotech Park in Ahmedabad • MS Univ Baroda • CDRI, IITR, CIMAP, NBRI • Lucknow Biotech Park • Indian Inst of Chemical Biology • IIT Kharagpur • Bose Institute • Dept. of Biotechnology, CU • IISER, DBT Institute, Haringhata • TIFR • IIT Bombay, Univ of Mumbai • National Chemical Laboratory • National Centre for Cell Sciences • Pune University, IISER • International Biotech Park • Anna University • IIT Madras • TICEL Biotech Park • Women’s Biotech Park Indian Life Science Clusters • DBT, DST, CSIR, DP, ICMR, ICAR • Translational Health Sciences Cluster • National Institute of Immunology • ICGEB • Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology • National Brain Research Centre • JNU, Delhi University • Indian Institute of Chemical Technology • Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology • Centre for DNA Fingerprinting & Diag • National Institute of Nutrition, ICRISAT • University of Hyd, OsmaniaUniv • IKP Knowledge Park, SP Biotech Park • Indian Institute of Science • National Centre for Biological Sciences • Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research • University of Agricultural Sciences • Stem Cell Institute • IBAB, ABLE Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park

5. Lifescience Innovation Ecosystem of Hyderabad • Genome Valley Cluster - 600 sq. km in three blocks around Hyderabad designated for life sciences growth • Hyderabad Pharma Cluster - organic growth • Life Sciences R&D institutions • CCMB, IICT, CDFD, NIN, ICRISAT, ILS, Univof Hyderabad, Osmania University etc. • Biopharma Companies • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, ShanthaBiotechnics, Indian Immunologicals, Bharat Biotech, Biological Evans, Suven Life Sciences etc. • Contract Research Organisations • Vimta labs, GVK Biosciences, SaiAdvantium,, AptuitLaurus etc. • Hospitals, clinicians involved in R&D and clinical research • 3 operational Life Science Parks, 2 under development • 4 operational incubation centres • Dedicated biotech fund - Venture East

6. IKP Knowledge Park Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park • India’s first Wet Lab Research Park in Hyderabad – core of Genome Valley Cluster • Mission : To create a world-class centre for leading-edge business-driven research • Objective : To encourage and nurture an environment for innovation by developing a life science park • Focus areas : biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, new materials and telecommunications • Founders : ICICI Bank & Govt Andhra Pradesh • Structure : Not for profit • Ownership : 100% by IKP Trust • Operational : Since June 2000 • On Offer : Land, lab space, Incubator (lab, equipment, mentorship), funding, technology licensing

7. Profile of Resident Companies • 45 companies/organisations so far • 16 Graduated • 29 Present – 25 residents, 2 R&D Centres taken land, 2 associates • 71% into product /technology development • 25% Contract Research Companies; 4% Regulatory • Over 70 patents filed /granted Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park

8. Companies at IKP Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park

9. Technology Commercialization from National Labs • Reviewing technologies from National R&D labs • Ongoing collaboration with CDFD (DBT National Lab) to commercialise technologies developed at CDFD by forming venture teams (CDFD-IKP Fellows) • Unique experiment in India ; if successful could become a sustainable commercialization strategy for National Labs • CDFD-IKP Fellows to work on technology validation at CDFD • Visit IKP once a week to discuss IP strategy, market strategy, business plan, valuation, finance and interact with companies at IKP • Offered 20 acres land to CDFD to build its permanent campus at IKP campus • Would result in long term collaboration Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park

10. Addressing the Funding Challenge • Focus areas: Pharma, medical devices & diagnostics, wireless technology, automotive infotronics • Around 70% proposals received for investment focus on serving large underserved populations • In talks with govtdepartments, Wellcome Trust, Gates Foundation Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park • USD 400,000 Seed Support Fund for incubating ideas/proof of concept • USD 22 mn early stage Venture Fund • Objective: To support IP based innovative companies during its proof of concept period and make them ready for the traditional VC market

11. National Award for best Incubator- 2007 Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park

12. IKP Innovation and Growth Strategy Science Park Incubator ICTPH, ICAAP India Innovation Fund Commrl. of Technology from R&D inst. Collabo- rations 2000 2006 2008 2009 2010 Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park

13. Collaboration with European Clusters/STPs • Policies on Innovation Clusters need to include and involve STPs • STPs are a powerful tool for developing new innovative companies, improving the existing ones and creating a culture favorable to the growth of Knowledge Economy • IASP and its European Division important collaborators of IKP and the Indian STP movement • What role can IKP play in European Clusters? Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park

14. Thank You Erstwhile ICICI Knowledge Park