Praj Industries Launches Advanced Precision Fermentation Lab to Advance India's BioE3 Vision
Pune, India | April 20, 2026: Praj Industries today announced the establishment of an Advanced Precision Fermentation Lab at Praj Matrix. This new facility is set to drive next-generation biotechnology and accelerate India's transition toward high-performance, low-carbon biomanufacturing. Announced on the occasion of the 18th Praj Matrix Foundation Day, the initiative underscores Praj's commitment to advancing India's bioeconomy through cutting-edge innovation, skill development, and robust academia-industry collaboration.The new lab is intended to be a globally unique center focusing on high-capacity, AI-enabled precision fermentation and next-generation bioprocesses. Its development aims to improve efficiency, reduce scale-up risks, and enhance process reliability. The facility will enable Praj and Praj HiPurity Systems, Praj's wholly owned subsidiary in Mumbai, to deliver advanced fermentation solutions to the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, biofuels, and beverage sectors. This expansion further strengthens Praj's capabilities in next-generation biomanufacturing.
The advanced lab creates a strong synergy when combined with BRIC-NCCS's established strengths in microbial research, genomics, and cell culture repositories. This integration covers the entire process chain, from scientific discovery and process development to high-purity manufacturing, accelerating overall innovation.
In alignment with the Government of India's BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Initiative, which is steered by the Department of Biotechnology, this development supports the national vision of building a globally competitive, sustainable biomanufacturing ecosystem.
New Academic Partnership Formalized
On the occasion of the announcement, Praj also formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRIC-NCCS (Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council National Centre for Cell Science) in the presence of Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
This collaboration is structured as a model academia-industry partnership designed to accelerate the transition from scientific discovery to scalable biomanufacturing. The partnership will concentrate on building advanced bioprocessing capabilities, discovering useful biomolecules and microbial strains, providing hands-on training and internships for PhD scholars, and facilitating joint research and long-term collaboration between academia and industry.
Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, remarked that India's bioeconomy growth will be driven by strong academia-industry linkages and a skilled scientific workforce. He added that such initiatives and collaborations align well with DBT's vision of fostering translational research and building capacity in biotechnology, playing a vital role in accelerating innovation and strengthening India's bio-based economy.
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, Founder Chairman of Praj Industries, noted that the Advanced Precision Fermentation Lab at Praj Matrix represents a significant leap in the company's innovation journey. He highlighted that the lab brings together biology, engineering, and digital technologies to create scalable, low-carbon solutions. Combined with the collaboration with BRIC-NCCS, it will play a key role in building talent and accelerating the transition from discovery to commercial biomanufacturing.
Praj Matrix, the core innovation engine for Praj Industries, boasts a diverse technological portfolio. The company has pioneered advanced technologies across biofuels and renewable chemicals like biopolymers and biobitumen, supporting decarbonization and energy self-reliance. Its research also covers enzyme development, industrial biotechnology, and critical water and wastewater treatment solutions, including ultra-pure water systems for the pharmaceutical industry. The innovation backbone comprises over 90 scientists and a robust intellectual property portfolio featuring 300+ national and international patents, with these indigenously developed technologies scaled up into commercially viable solutions deployed globally.
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