Bioeconomy Roundtable | Bridging the Funding and Skills Gap
| DATE | September 24, 2026 |
| CATEGORIES | Bioeconomy Advanced Biology Programme |
Roundtable Discussion on “Indian Bioeconomy: Bridging the Funding and Skills Gap
India’s bioeconomy has grown by 18% over the last two years, reaching US$ 195.3 billion in 2025, and is actively positioning itself to scale to a US$ 2.6 trillion ecosystem by 2047. However, unlocking this sector’s massive potential requires addressing critical structural bottlenecks, including gaps in capital and talent.
To explore these challenges and opportunities, Takshashila hosted a closed-door roundtable discussion titled ”Bioeconomy Roundtable - Bridging the Funding and Skills Gap” on 24 September at the Takshashila office. The roundtable brought together venture capitalists, biotechnology startup founders, industry experts, and professionals from regulatory affairs & public policy teams.
On the capital front, the discussion focused on increasing R&D investment by private biotech firms, domestic private capital investment in biotechnology, and attracting foreign direct investment. Participants noted that inadequate investment in pilot-scale fermentation capacity was a bottleneck that needed to be addressed.
On the skills front, the discussion revolved around the skills the Indian bioeconomy needs and the institutions that can teach them. Inputs on ways to build a talent pipeline that can translate investments into productive capacity were discussed.
This roundtable is part of a broader series of discussions aimed at identifying and addressing the key constraints to India’s bioeconomy ambitions.