Events

🚀 We’re Hiring! Join ASPIRE-BioNEST
Are you passionate about life sciences and cutting-edge technology? ASPIRE-BioNEST is looking for dynamic professionals to join our team!
🔍 Open Positions
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Jr. Technical Officer (1)
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Technical Officer (1)
📍 Location: ASPIRE BioNEST, University of Hyderabad, India
📄 Type: Full-Time, Contractual
💰 Salary: Competitive & Industry-Standard
🌟 About ASPIRE-BioNEST
ASPIRE-BioNEST, established by the University of Hyderabad, is a premier bio-incubator dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. We provide startups with state-of-the-art facilities, expert mentorship, and essential resources to accelerate their success.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
✔ Instrumentation Management – Calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting & vendor coordination
✔ Procurement Management – Handling tenders, quotations & administrative tasks
✔ Facility Coordination – Managing IT, electrical, and AC-related operations
✔ SOP Development & Training – Creating SOPs & providing equipment demonstrations
✔ Startup Support – Offering technical guidance & optimizing facility usage
📌 Eligibility
🎓 Education: B.Tech./ M.Tech./ M.Sc. in Electronics, Instrumentation, or related fields
📅 Experience:
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Technical Officer: 2+ years
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Jr. Technical Officer: 0–2 years
🔹 Prior experience at Incubation Centres is a plus!
📢 Apply By: 08/04/2025
🔗 More details & application: bionest.uohyd.ac.in
Join us in driving innovation and excellence in life sciences! 🚀

🎉 Celebrating 7 Years of ASPIRE: A Vision for Innovation & Impact 🎉
On account of 7th foundation day of ASPIRE-UoH University of Hyderabad we gathered to celebrate innovation and explore the transformative potential of healthcare technology. The event featured visionary insights and breakthrough solutions, highlighted by a keynote address from the renowned Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals and Padma Vibhushan designate.
Dr. Reddy highlighted transformative initiatives like “Mira” – an AI-based Medical Information Robot, AI-guided endoscopy, and an AI tool that detects fatty liver conditions with 99% accuracy from simple blood tests that were developd and implemented at AIG Hospitals.
His message was clear:
“AI will not replace doctors in the future, but doctors who know how to use AI will surely replace doctors who can’t.”
In addition, we celebrated a significant milestone by signing an MoU with HDFC Bank under their CSR initiative, HDFC Bank Parivartan Grants. ASPIRE is one of the 16 incubators across the country to receive HDFC Parivartan Grants- a CSR initiative of HDFC Bank in its 8th edition. Through its EcoInnovate Program, ASPIRE will support startups in sustainable chemistry, waste valorization, the circular economy, and smart/alternative proteins—providing mentorship, business guidance, go-to-market strategies, and financial support of up to ₹10 lakhs.
A heartfelt thank you to all the students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who joined us on this journey of innovation. Together, we are set to revolutionize healthcare and build a more sustainable future!

🎉 ASPIRE Foundation Day Celebrations – A Grand Event on Innovation in Healthcare! 🎉
ASPIRE invites you to celebrate ASPIRE Foundation Day with an enlightening session on the future of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. This special occasion will be graced by the esteemed Dr. D. Nageswar Reddy, Chairman & Chief of Gastroenterology at AIG Hospitals, a visionary leader in the medical field.
🔬 About the Talk
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, enhancing diagnostics, personalized treatments, and overall patient care. Dr. Reddy, a pioneer in gastroenterology, will share his invaluable insights into how AI-driven innovations are shaping the future of medicine and transforming healthcare delivery.
📅 Date: 28th February 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Venue: Seminar Hall, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad
This event is an incredible opportunity for students, researchers, and professionals to gain knowledge from an industry leader, network with like-minded individuals, and explore the impact of AI in the medical field.
📢 Why You Should Attend?
✅ Gain insights from a world-renowned expert
✅ Understand the latest advancements in AI and healthcare
✅ Network with professionals, researchers, and innovators
✅ Explore career opportunities in AI-driven medical sciences
✨ Join us as we embark on this journey of innovation and discovery!
📌 Open to all. No registration required!

ASPIRE Pre-Incubation Program
Empowering Innovators at UoH!
ASPIRE invites students and the UoH community to participate in the Pre-Incubation Program, open to innovations across all domains.
🔹 Have an innovative idea? Get mentorship, lab access & support to bring it to life!
🔹 Open for: UoH students & alumni (Teams preferred over individuals)
🔹 Apply by: 9th March 2025, 5:30 PM
🔹 Shortlisted teams will pitch to an expert panel
🔗 Apply Now: https://forms.gle/6zL4vsQ61ME26xaK7
📞 For queries: 040-29881897
💡 Spread the word & tag your fellow innovators! 🚀

🚀 Want to pitch your idea like a pro?
Whether you’re a student, researcher, or entrepreneur, the way you present your innovation can make all the difference in securing funding, partnerships, or market traction!
Join us for an exclusive session with Dr. Viswanadham Duppatla, Vice President, IKP Knowledge Park, as he shares practical strategies to craft and deliver a compelling pitch.
📅 Date: February 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM IST
📍 Location: Online (link shared with registered participants)
🔥 What you’ll gain from this session:
✅ How to structure an effective pitch
✅ Key elements that investors look for
✅ Proven tips to make your pitch stand out
📢 Spots are limited!
📝 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gZw73mMD
For any queries, contact: 📞 040-29881897 | 🌐 aspire.uohyd.ac.in
💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your pitching skills and take your idea to the next level!

Launch Your Career with ASPIRE!
Hey MBA Graduates,
Ready to jumpstart your career with real-world impact?
💼 Join Our 6-Month Paid Internship!
Here’s your chance to:
✨ Dive into Operations & Fund Management
✨ Collaborate with startups and industry leaders
✨ Make a difference with high-impact projects
What You Bring:
✅ MBA in Business Analytics, Finance, Operations, or Management
✅ Strong communication skills and MS Office expertise
Why You’ll Love It:
🌱 Learn from industry experts
🤝 Build powerful connections
🌟 Work on inspiring, meaningful projects
📅 Deadline to Apply: 10th January 2025
📞 Questions? Call 040-29881897
🌐 Learn More: aspire.uohyd.ac.in
Take the first step toward shaping the future of innovation. Let’s build something incredible together! 🌟

WHALE TANK
2.0
Get Ready to Make Waves at WhaleTank 2.0!
Are you a biotech startup ready to disrupt the industry? Or an investor looking for the next groundbreaking innovation? Join us on August 17th, 2024 at the University of Hyderabad for Whale Tank 2.0, the ultimate convergence of innovation and investment in the life sciences sector.
🌟 Why You Should Attend:
• Startups: Pitch your revolutionary ideas to a panel of global investors.
• Investors: Discover and invest in cutting-edge biotech innovations.
• Entrepreneurs & Students: Network with industry leaders and gain invaluable insights.
🌐 Event Highlights:
• Dynamic Funding Platform
• Exclusive Pitch Sessions
• Unmatched Networking Opportunities
📅 Secure Your Spot Now!
Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to propel your biotech innovations to new heights.

“Job Opportunity:
Program Executive
(Seed Fund Investments)”
ASPIRE-TBI is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Program Executive (Seed Fund Investments). If you are passionate about the startup ecosystem and meet the criteria, we invite you to apply.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resumes to:
– admintbi@uohyd.ernet.in
– aspiretbi@gmail.com
Application Deadline:
July 31st, 2024
Grab this opportunity to join ASPIRE-TBI and make a significant impact in the startup ecosystem!
Join ASPIRE-TBI and make a significant impact in the startup ecosystem!

“GLORY OF INDIAN ECONOMY”
ASPIRE in collaboration with IIFL Finance, is conducting a seminar on the “Glory of the Indian Economy” covering various areas including an overview of the Indian economy and stock market, financial planning, a brief update on investment opportunities, do’s and don’ts of investments, and an overview of startup companies.
📅 Date: 21st May 2024
🕞 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Seminar Hall, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad.


“Impurity Insights“
A USP Initiative
USP India, in partnership with ASPIRE and FABA, is delighted to host the ‘Impurity Insights’ initiative on January 24, 2024, at the University of Hyderabad. This seminar will focus on the management of organic and inorganic impurities in pharmaceuticals, featuring distinguished speakers Dr. Ravi Reddy and Antonio Hernandez-Cardoso. This event presents a unique opportunity for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry to gain invaluable insights and network with peers. We encourage interested parties to register promptly to ensure participation.

“Dreaming of Entrepreneurship?“
Concept Competition 3rd Call is NOW OPEN across all domains!
Hey University of Hyderabad students!
Got an innovative idea? Want to test its potential? Dive into the world of entrepreneurship with @ASPIRE exclusive offer.
🚀 Why apply?
1️⃣ Secure a FREE co-working space at ASPIRE for 6-months.
2️⃣ Receive essential consumables to test your idea’s feasibility.
3️⃣ Gain invaluable training, mentorship, and guidance on developing your business plan.
Whether you’re solo or have a team, this opportunity is tailor-made for your entrepreneurial aspirations.
🗓️ Hurry! Application closes on 15th NOVEMBER 2023.
Unleash your potential. Let’s shape the future together!

Association for Scientific Pursuits in Innovative Research Enterprises (ASPIRE), is a Not-for-Profit Section 8 Company founded by the University of Hyderabad in 2018 to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem on the campus. ASPIRE provides an enabling resource platform for budding entrepreneurs in diverse areas of science and technology. Currently, three incubation centers (ICs) are functioning under ASPIRE, i.e., ASPIRE-BioNEST, ASPIRE-TBI, and ASPIRE TIDE, providing incubation support in the areas of Life Sciences, Pharma & Chemistry, Materials, and IT & Electronics. It is the largest incubation ecosystem for sciences in Hyderabad. ASPIRE supported over 85 start-ups to translate their ideas into technologies. ASPIRE is celebrating its 5th Foundation day on 7th March 2023.

Two-day Conference on “Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Universities- Opportunities and Challenges”
ASPIRE in Association with University of Hyderabad is Organizing a two-day conference “Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Universities: Opportunities & Challenges” on 3rd & 4th of February, 2023.

IDEA TO PROTECT TO PRODUCT
Voyagerx a top utility app startup in Korea is visiting the UoH campus to interact with the students as part of the Campus Engagement Program. The students also get an opportunity to become paid interns, and student ambassadors to the company as the Voyagerx (vFlat) team has focused on the Indian market and evaluating setting up a team/office in India.
The event is on 27th July from 3 PM onwards at Seminar hall, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad

Visit of Dr. Thirumalachari Ramasami, Former Secretary, DST to ASPIRE
It’s a great fortune for us to have visited ASPIRE-BioNEST, Padma Bhushan Shri Dr.Thirumalachari Ramasami, Former Secretary, Department of Science and Technology. Team BioNEST had a fortune of interacting with him and his visionary inputs are precious and invaluable. He enjoyed interacting with some of our start-ups and knowing about their technologies. Such an energetic and inspirational scientist!! it’s an honour to have you with us sir.



ASPIRE Foundation Day
ASPIRE Foundation Day celebrated
Chandrasekhar Srivari, Secretary, DST, Government of India inaugurated a new TBI facility.
Dr Krishna M Ella, CMD of Bharat Biotech International Limited delivers the ASPIRE foundation day lecture.
Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission, Niti Aayog delivered a special lecture.
Basuthkar Rao(B J Rao), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad, ASPIRE foundation day opening remarks.
A few products developed by the ASPIRE start-ups were also launched. Grus & Grade Private Limited an Agri Tech company with a focus to bring in complete traceability in Agri value chain, 30M Genomics is started with the vision of making genetic diagnostics more affordable and accessible, @UR Advanced Therapeutics a pioneer in the development of highly sensitive custom-designed Tagged molecular probes for the diagnosis of cancer, infectious and non-infectious diseases. Transcell Oncologics Private Limited developed NeuroSAFE by combining Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Technology with Robotic Process Automation digital platform impregnated with AI and ML tools.
The program was attended by several dignitaries from the nearby institutes, CEOs and staff coordinators and staff of the ASPIRE incubation centers, faculty and staff of the University of Hyderabad, and nearby scientific organizations. Association for Scientific Pursuits in Innovative Research Enterprises (ASPIRE).

TEC-ASPIRE Innovation Café Expert Talk Series
“Bench to Bedside – Connecting Science, Research, Diet & Consumer Health”
by Dr. Veeera Reddy K
(Founder, YoungAged Health., Past: Director in major US firms such as Kindex Therapeutics, Metagenics Inc, USA)

Heads-on Workshop on Chromatography Techniques
This workshop is aimed to provide hands-on training to the students/scholars/faculty in the academic institutions and those working in the pharma and biopharma industries. It provides hands-on experience of working on chromatographic equipment and its applications/challenges.

Webinar on ASK ABOUT BIG LEARNING FROM PEERS
ASPIRE BioNEST, Associate BIG Partner of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), BIG Program along with IKP Knowledge Park, BIG Partner is glad to provide a platform for Aspiring applicants of BIG Grant to interact with our successful BIG grantees. Dr.Visu will be available physically at the meeting and all the BIG aspirants can interact with him to know more about the application process. This is a Hybrid Event – Online and Physical at ASPIRE Networking Area, 9th Feb 2022, 11am-1pm. Registration Compulsory. The registered candidates will receive further details.

CONCEPT COMPETITION
Open for all areas / Preference may given to “Waste to Wealth”
Participation of TEAMS is encouraged over individuals over shortlisted applicants will be called for pitch deck to the expert committee.
Open only for UoH Community & Alumni
Communicate a detailed concept note including team capability to uohbionest@uohyd.ac.in on (or) before 28th Feb 2022

Webinar on Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Opportunities in UoH and India
Joint coordination between directors of ASPIRE and founders of Vivalyf Innovations. Talk by Prof. P Reddanna (Director ASPIRE)

Perspectives on writing a winning BIG grant
This session in collaboration with BIG associate and ecosystem partners will provide an overview of the BIG scheme, and also provide insights into writing a good grant with the help of the SINE BIG team and an experienced BIG reviewer and start-up mentor.
