For the past 25 years, IKP’s Science Park in Genome Valley has served as a hub for several prominent companies in the life sciences sector, including Laurus Labs, Dupont, USP, and Sai Life Sciences. According to a press release, IKP has supported over 1,800 startups across various sectors nationwide during this time.

Hyderabad: IKP Knowledge Park (IKP) is holding the 18th edition of their annual flagship event, the International Knowledge Millennium Conference with the main theme of “IKP@25: An Epic Rhapsody & the Next Symphony” in the city from October 26 to 28.

This year’s IKMC is a celebration of 25 years of IKP Knowledge Park. From humble beginnings in 1999, IKP became the first Science Park for Life Sciences in India.

Over the past 25 years, IKP’s Science Park in Genome Valley has been the anchor for several leading companies in the life science sector including Laurus Labs, Dupont, USP, Sai Life Sciences among others. IKP has touched over 1800 start-ups across the country across various sectors over these years, a press release said.

The forum will be attended by business leaders, top researchers, entrepreneurs, policy makers and other accomplished individuals and will foster critical discussions, debates, and collaborations, focusing on Progress made in Cell and Gene Therapy, One Health, Smart Proteins and a look at the future. Over 150 innovators and start-ups will be showcasing their cutting edge solutions as part of the Start-up Show case.

This event will also acknowledge the role of 25 people who have been instrumental in IKP reaching this milestone through the IKP Shapers Award and celebrate 50 start-ups who have made our lives better, the release added.