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🪔 Celebrating the Festival of Lights at Manipal-GoK Bioincubator- BioNest 🪔 Warm wishes are extended by the MGOKB team to everyone for a Happy and Prosperous Diwali 2025! The Festival of Lights celebrated at the Manipal-GoK Bioincubator–BioNest premises with great enthusiasm and joy. The occasion, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair, was marked with traditional and heartfelt observance. The celebration was initiated with a lamp-lighting ceremony, through which the spirit of wisdom, innovation, and positive energy was symbolically illuminated — values that continue to guide MGOKB’s mission of nurturing startups and fostering entrepreneurial growth. Following the ceremony, a team get-together was organized, where sweets, laughter, and festive cheer were shared. The gathering served as a moment to reconnect, appreciate collective achievements, and envision a brighter year ahead filled with creativity, collaboration, and new possibilities. Heartfelt gratitude is expressed to all incubatees, partners, mentors, and supporters whose constant encouragement and contributions have strengthened the vibrant innovation ecosystem nurtured by MGOKB. ✨ May the light of Diwali continue to inspire innovation, ignite creativity, and bring success and prosperity to all. Wishing everyone a joyful and sparkling Diwali 2025! Manipal-GoK Bioincubator MUTBI Manipal Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal School of Life Sciences Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), Manipal MCODS Manipal Mcods Mangalore Kasturba Medical College Manipal Alumni Relations Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore MCHP MAHE Manipal Institute of Technology Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai Manipal University Jaipur Dr. Manesh Thomas Krishna P Bhat Akshatha Shetty Dr. Komal Rana Dr. Clavian Larry Miranda Dheeraj Poojary SUDEEP R SHETTY Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) DBT BIRAC K-tech Biotechnology Facilitation Cell Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society

Manipal-GoK Bioincubator is proud to share that Curexel Technologies, Founded by Kedar Badnikar Vasudha Narasimha swamy Shreyas N J a healthcare startup mentored by MGOKB, has been awarded the prestigious Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), receiving up to ₹50 lakhs to advance their flagship innovation — CuID, a painless injection device designed to transform drug delivery. CuID offers precise shallow penetration and leakage-free delivery, eliminating both the psychological and physical discomfort of traditional needles. This breakthrough holds immense promise for chemotherapy, dialysis, blood sampling, and vaccination, especially in low-resource settings where skill-free, pain-free solutions are urgently needed. As their ecosystem partner, Manipal GoK Bioincubator is actively supporting Curexel’s clinical validation journey and mentoring them through the Karnataka Elevate Grant — helping shape their strategy, documentation, and outreach for long-term impact. Together, we celebrate bold ideas that humanize healthcare and improve lives. Explore Curexel’s story - Manipal-GoK Bioincubator MUTBI Manipal Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal School of Life Sciences Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), Manipal MCODS Manipal Mcods Mangalore Kasturba Medical College Manipal Alumni Relations Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore MCHP MAHE Manipal Institute of Technology Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai Manipal University Jaipur Dr. Manesh Thomas Krishna P Bhat Akshatha Shetty Dr. Komal Rana Dr. Clavian Larry Miranda Dheeraj Poojary SUDEEP R SHETTY Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) DBT BIRAC K-tech Biotechnology Facilitation Cell Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society

Manipal-GoK Bioincubator-BioNEST and its Student Entrepreneurship Cell, in association with Manipal School of Life Sciences (MSLS), Department of Biotechnology, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, and Department of Biotherapeutics Research, MAHE, Manipal, are organising a virtual Manipal BioTech Hackathon 2025. Manipal BioTech Hackathon is focused on identifying and solving critical problems from the Biotechnology domain. This Hackathon is conducted with the vision of promoting student innovations, startup creation, and encouraging critical thinking skills essential to addressing the most pressing issues in the Biotechnology domain. Theme: BIOTECHNOLOGY The details of the event are Who can Apply: All the enrolled students and researchers also pursuing UG / PG/ Doctoral Studies in any Academic or Research Institution. Max. team size: 5 Min. team size: 2 Mentor: Minimum 1 (Optional) Registration fee: INR 1000/- per team Last Date for Registration: October 21 (Tuesday), 2025, 6.00 p.m. Euphoria 12.0 (Formal Inauguration of BioTech Hackathon 2025): October 23, 2025, 9.30 a.m. Final Pitch Presentation: November 6, 2025 Please note: Kindly check all information before submitting the form. Please provide valid contact details. Registration Link:  https://lnkd.in/gqSHFNBh Rules & Regulations: https://lnkd.in/gm-VzZ6i Team Lookout Form: https://lnkd.in/gxB8sJwn Manipal-GoK Bioincubator MUTBI Manipal Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal School of Life Sciences Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), Manipal MCODS Manipal Mcods Mangalore Kasturba Medical College Manipal Alumni Relations Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore MCHP MAHE Manipal Institute of Technology Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai Manipal University Jaipur Dr. Manesh Thomas Krishna P Bhat Akshatha Shetty Dr. Komal Rana Dr. Clavian Larry Miranda Dheeraj Poojary SUDEEP R SHETTY Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) DBT BIRAC K-tech Biotechnology Facilitation Cell Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society

From curiosity to clarity, and ideas to impact! Manipal-GoK Bioincubator wrapped up "The Innovation Launchpad: Discover, Frame, Compete—a 2-day pre-ideation workshop" with incredible energy and insight. Huge thanks to our resource persons Navaneetha Krishnan Sankaraiah and Dr Aparajita Prasad for guiding participants through the art of problem framing, user empathy, and pitch-ready thinking. Your sessions sparked new perspectives and empowered early-stage innovators to take their first bold steps. A heartfelt thank you to all our participants for showing up with enthusiasm and commitment, even during the evening hours from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on 06th & 07th October 2025. Your active engagement made the sessions truly come alive! Here are the highlights & few pictures from the workshop: 📸 Engaged minds, hands-on activities, and vibrant discussions across domains. 🎯 Participants from engineering, life sciences, business, and design came together to explore real-world challenges. 🎓 Certificates, connections, and clarity—just the beginning of their innovation journeys. Manipal-GoK Bioincubator MUTBI Manipal Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal School of Life Sciences Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), Manipal MCODS Manipal Mcods Mangalore Kasturba Medical College Manipal Alumni Relations Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore MCHP MAHE Manipal Institute of Technology Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai Manipal University Jaipur Dr. Manesh Thomas Krishna P Bhat Akshatha Shetty Dr. Komal Rana Dr. Clavian Larry Miranda Dheeraj Poojary SUDEEP R SHETTY Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) DBT BIRAC K-tech Biotechnology Facilitation Cell Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society

Manipal-GoK Bioincubator –BioNEST is pleased to announce an upcoming hands-on workshop: “ Building Wet Lab Expertise (Downstream Essential): SPRAY DRYER". This practical session is designed to provide valuable insights and hands-on training in the use of a spray dryer for various biopharma and biotechnological applications. The workshop will be highly beneficial for: Students, Innovators, Researchers, and Entrepreneurs Date & Day: 30-10-2025 (Thursday) Time: 05:30 PM – 08:30 PM Resource Personnel: Technical Team, Manipal-GoK Bioincubator, Manipal:  1. Dr. Komal Rana Rana: Technical Manager, Manipal-GoK-Bioincubator, MAHE, Manipal. 2. Mr. Dheeraj Poojary: BioNEST-Technical manager, Manipal-GoK-Bioincubator-BioNEST, MAHE, Manipal. Venue: (On-site) Manipal Government of Karnataka Bioincubator, 3rd floor, Advanced Research Centre Building (Behind MMMC), MAHE Seats per Batch: 15 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dUqGCkW9 Registration Fee: MGOKB Members: INR 300/- & Non-members: INR 500/- Registration will be open till: 29.10.2025, 3:00 PM * Confirmation Mail will be sent on 30.07.2025, 10:00 AM Certificates will be provided. Join us to enhance your Wet-lab Down streaming skills and get prepared for upcoming technologies in research and industry. Manipal-GoK Bioincubator MUTBI Manipal Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal School of Life Sciences Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), Manipal MCODS Manipal Mcods Mangalore Kasturba Medical College Manipal Alumni Relations Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore MCHP MAHE Manipal Institute of Technology Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai Manipal University Jaipur Dr. Manesh Thomas Krishna P Bhat Akshatha Shetty Dr. Komal Rana Dr. Clavian Larry Miranda Dheeraj Poojary SUDEEP R SHETTY Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) DBT BIRAC K-tech Biotechnology Facilitation Cell Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society

At Manipal-GoK Bioincubator, we’re proud to spotlight Manta, a powerful solution developed by our incubated startup Cambrian Bioworks led by Vaibhav Hegde to transform how labs handle nucleic acid extractions. Manual workflows can be time-consuming and inconsistent. Manta was built to solve that—offering a flexible, open system that accommodates a wide range of sample types while maintaining high yield and purity. Whether you're working in genomics, diagnostics, or molecular biology, Manta helps you save time, reduce errors, and scale with confidence. Explore how Manta can elevate your lab’s efficiency: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gJ9iXE7i

🌟 #Throwback | MANIPAL START-UP EXPO 2025 | From Idea to Impact 🌟 ✨ “A month may have passed, but the inspiration still echoes.” ✨ One month ago, Manipal-GoK Bioincubator (MGOKB) – BioNEST, supported by Manipal Academy of Higher Education(MAHE), Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and proudly hosted the Manipal Start-Up Expo 2025 — a vibrant celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration! 📍 Held on 25th August 2025 at the Advanced Research Centre Campus, Manipal, the Expo brought together visionaries, innovators, investors, and academia under one roof — all driven by one purpose: turning ideas into impact 💡 The day began with a floral tribute to Dr. T. M. A. Pai, followed by a warm welcome from Dr. Manesh Thomas, CEO–Manipal-GoK Bioincubator & Head of the Organizing Committee. The inaugural ceremony featured inspiring addresses by Ms. Apurva Shrivastava (BIRAC) and Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh (VC, MAHE), leading to the ribbon-cutting that officially opened the Startup Expo! ✨ Event Highlights 🎤 Keynote Sessions | 🚀 Startup Pitching Arena | 🌟 Product Launches | 💡 Panel Discussions | 🏆 Awards & Recognition 🤝 The event concluded with closing remarks, high tea, and networking, strengthening collaborations across startups, investors, academia, and industry. With 75+ startups spanning Biotech, HealthTech, AgriTech, AI, InfoTech, and DeepTech, the Expo reaffirmed Manipal’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. 🌱 A heartfelt thank you to all our partners, speakers, investors, and participants who made this flagship event a grand success. ✨ "The future belongs to those who innovate, collaborate, and never stop creating." ✨ Together, we continue to Empower Innovation | Inspire Entrepreneurship | Create Impact 💫 Dr. Manesh Thomas Krishna P Bhat Akshatha Shetty Dr. Komal Rana Dr. Clavian Larry Miranda Dheeraj Poojary SUDEEP R SHETTY K-tech Biotechnology Facilitation Cell Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society Dr. Santhosha Rao Dr Arun Maiya Srinivas Mutalik Ashmitha K Mohammad Zuber

Calling all KITS-registered startups! Are you building a tech-driven solution with the potential to scale and disrupt? This is your moment. Apply now for Investor Connect 2025 at the Bengaluru Tech Summit (Nov 18–20, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre) and get ready to: 🎤 Pitch live to top investors 🤝 Connect with corporates and ecosystem leaders 🎯 Receive mentorship and curated investor matchmaking 🌟 Be featured in Karnataka’s innovation showcase If you’ve got a compelling product and bold growth ambition, don’t miss this chance to shine. Deadline: 10th October 2025 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gmJNUqns Let’s put your innovation on the national stage.

Manipal-GoK Bioincubator brings you the October 2025 Newsletter — a curated digest of government grants, schemes, and ecosystem updates from Startup Karnataka, BIRAC, AIM, and other key enablers of innovation. This edition is designed to empower our incubated start-ups, facility users, and partners with timely insights and opportunities that support bold ideas and entrepreneurial growth. We invite you to explore, share, and make the most of it. Wishing you continued success in your journey! Manipal-GoK Bioincubator MUTBI Manipal Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal School of Life Sciences Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), Manipal MCODS Manipal Mcods Mangalore Kasturba Medical College Manipal Alumni Relations Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore MCHP MAHE Manipal Institute of Technology Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai Manipal University Jaipur Dr. Manesh Thomas Krishna P Bhat Akshatha Shetty Dr. Komal Rana Dr. Clavian Larry Miranda Dheeraj Poojary SUDEEP R SHETTY Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) DBT BIRAC K-tech Biotechnology Facilitation Cell Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society

🌟 Mangaluru Technovanza 5.0 A Celebration of Innovation, Inclusion & Ecosystem Leadership 🌟 📍 TMA Pai International Convention Centre, Mangalore 🗓️ 24th September 2025 Team Manipal-GoK Bioincubator was proud to be part of Mangaluru Technovanza 5.0, a flagship Beyond Bengaluru initiative that brought together visionaries, founders, and ecosystem builders to spotlight the region’s innovation potential. Our KIOSK space served as a vibrant hub for biotech conversations, founder interactions, and collaborative possibilities. We were deeply honoured to be recognized by all dignitaries on the dais as the Ecosystem Enabler of the Mangaluru Cluster—a moment that reaffirms our commitment to nurturing startups, mentoring founders, and building bridges across academia, industry, and government. In this proud moment, Manipal-GoK Bioincubator gratefully acknowledges the unwavering dedication and hard work of every team member whose efforts continue to power our mission forward. The dais was graced by eminent leaders including: Shri Priyank M Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and IT & Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka Shri Vedavyas Kamath Mangalore, MLA – Mangaluru South Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta, MP – Dakshina Kannada Shri T V Mohandas Pai, Chairman – Aarin Capital & Manipal Global Education …alongside other distinguished dignitaries and ecosystem champions. Representing Manipal-GoK Bioincubator at the event were: Dr. Manesh Thomas, CEO – MGOKB Krishna P Bhat, Operations Manager – MGOKB Dr. Clavian Larry Miranda, BioNEST Manager – MGOKB Their presence reflected our collective commitment to empowering biotech startups and fostering inclusive innovation. A key highlight was Dr. Manesh Thomas’s participation in the panel discussion on 🎙️ “Fuelling the Start-up Ecosystem: Policy, Partnerships & Global Opportunities”. He shared insights on founder-first incubation models, inclusive policy frameworks, and the power of regional clusters in shaping global innovation narratives. His voice added strategic clarity and warmth to the dialogue. Gratitude to the organizers, fellow ecosystem partners, and every founder who stopped by to share their journey. Together, we’re not just enabling startups—we’re enabling futures. Manipal-GoK Bioincubator MUTBI Manipal Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal School of Life Sciences Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), Manipal MCODS Manipal Mcods Mangalore Kasturba Medical College Manipal Alumni Relations Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore MCHP MAHE Manipal Institute of Technology Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai Manipal University Jaipur Dr. Manesh Thomas Krishna P Bhat Akshatha Shetty Dr. Komal Rana Dr. Clavian Larry Miranda Dheeraj Poojary SUDEEP R SHETTY Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) DBT BIRAC K-tech Biotechnology Facilitation Cell Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society