Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global player in serving science, inaugurated two state-of-the-art facilities in Hyderabad’s Genome Valley to accelerate research, innovation, and skill development in life sciences.
New Centers to Boost Innovation and Collaboration
The Bioprocess Design Center (BDC) is a technology scale-up facility established in partnership with the Government of Telangana. Additional partners include the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, under the Biotech Park Project.
Meanwhile, the Customer Experience Center (CEC) serves as a collaborative hub for scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. The center offers hands-on training and co-development opportunities, showcasing over 50 integrated workflows across more than 20 applications. Key areas include cell and gene therapy, mRNA, oncology, proteomics, and analytical sciences, featuring Thermo Fisher’s flagship technologies.
Empowering Researchers and Scientists
Together, the centers will support 200–250 researchers annually and provide them with advanced technologies, hands-on training, and collaborative programs. These initiatives aim to accelerate innovation across bioprocessing, analytical sciences, healthcare, clean energy, and semiconductors. By enabling researchers to explore cutting-edge solutions, Thermo Fisher strengthens India’s life sciences ecosystem. It also promotes collaboration between academia, startups, and industry.
Aligning with Telangana’s Life Sciences Vision
The Government of Telangana collaborated with Thermo Fisher to develop the new centres. They align with the Telangana Life Sciences Mission’s goal to position the state as a global hub for life sciences innovation.
Sridhar Babu, Minister of IT and Industries, Telangana, said, “Telangana’s life sciences sector is on a strong growth trajectory. Partnerships like this will help us achieve our target of INR 1 lakh crore in life sciences investments by 2030. Thermo Fisher’s new centers bring global capabilities that strengthen our ecosystem, create opportunities for collaboration, and enhance skill-building, reinforcing our vision of making Telangana the life sciences capital of the world.”
Bioprocess Design Center: From Bench to Pilot Scale
The Bioprocess Design Center complements the CEC by offering bench-to-pilot scale capabilities for biologics and vaccine manufacturing. Researchers can rapidly prototype, optimize, and scale processes using single-use systems, supported by laboratories for cell culture, microbial fermentation, purification, and analytical testing. The facility accelerates the development of biologics and vaccines, bridging the gap between research and industrial-scale production.
Leadership Perspective: Driving Growth and Innovation
Tony Acciarito, President, Asia Pacific and Middle East, Africa, Thermo Fisher Scientific, said, “India’s life sciences sector is at an inflection point. These new centres reinforce our commitment to supporting the region’s growth through meaningful collaborations that help researchers and industry partners move from ideas to impact faster.”
Srinath Venkatesh, Managing Director, India and South Asia, Thermo Fisher Scientific, added, “We are committed to enabling a sustainable ecosystem that integrates talent, infrastructure, and cutting-edge technology, strengthening India’s position on the global biopharma and life sciences stage. Expanding our capability footprint through these centers demonstrates our vision to be the preferred partner for innovation, development, and manufacturing within the country.”
Significant Investment for a Growing Presence
As per the press release, Thermo Fisher has invested ₹85–90 crores in the CEC and BDC. This investment expands the company’s footprint in India. It also demonstrates its commitment to fostering innovation, skill-building, and collaborative growth in the life sciences sector.
