Building a sector-specific AI platform, and in particular in a complex field like agriculture, is an involved journey. In this episode, we discuss the nuances of building such a platform at Cropin, a global pioneer in ag-intelligence and a company we’ve been proud to back. Join this discussion with Sujit Janardanan, chief marketing & customer offic…

Discovering new materials with innovative properties is key for a sustainable future. In this episode, we discuss the integration of computation-based approaches and machine learning/AI in material science research with Dr. Abhishek Singh, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science and the Founder/CEO of SciDentAI. Subscribe⁠ to ⁠TechSprouts⁠, …

Computation and AI has grown by leaps and bounds in recent times to become the backbone of Industry 4.0, and there is no looking back. Computational solutions are becoming commonplace and a matter of routine across the board. Listen to Dr. Debarka Sengupta, Associate Professor at IIIT-Delhi and head of the Infosys Center for Artificial Intelligence…

Agriculture practices are undergoing a significant shift with new technologies in agri-inputs such as fertilizers, growth supplements and pesticides and advanced seed development with climate resistance taking prominence. The next decade will be crucial in the fight towards climate change and solving the food security crisis. In this conversation w…

We are entering the third decade of synthetic biology. Many synbio products are either commercialized or on the verge of commercialization. However, scaling up the production while achieving price parities will require innovation in the processes and unit operations involved. Listen to Subramani Ramachandrappa, founder of Laurus Bio (formerly Richc…

Agriculture contributes almost a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, uses almost 70% of all freshwater globally, and is one of the largest polluting activities. Listen to Dr. Balaji Vasudevan, one of the leading voices in the agri-biotechnology sector at UM6P ventures and advisory panel member to the World BioProtection Forum, talk about th…

The journey of synthetic biology products from lab to market is a long and hard one. Listen to Dr. Murali Panchapagesa Muthuswamy, Founder and Chairman, Jananom and Elive Biotherapeutics, talk about his experience of scaling up the synthetic biology products over the past two decades and the opportunities that lie ahead in this field. Subscribe to …

Genome editing is a very important cog in the synthetic biology wheel. Tools for targeted editing of the genome can help speed up the development of therapeutics, diagnostics and other allied products. Listen to Dr. Debojyoti Chakraborty from CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology talk about the current and future of genome editing in I…

Synthetic biology- the ability to engineer organisms to produce highly complex products from biofuels to chemicals and even food products has evolved over the years. Listen to Dr. Ezhil Subbian, CEO and Co-founder, String Bio talk about the past, present and future of synthetic biology. The myth is slowly turning into reality! Subscribe to receive …

Translational research can help solve real world problems and is key towards building commercial deep science products. Listen to Dr. Abdur Rub, CEO, Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering, IIT Bombay talk about the advantages of translational research in healthcare and allied fields. Subscribe to TechSprouts: https://landing.mailerlite.com/we…

Lithium-ion batteries suffer from safety and supply chain concerns, opening the door for a new breed of sustainable batteries. Listen to Tejas Kusurkar, Co-founder and CEO, Offgrid Energy Labs talk about the challenges and opportunities in sustainable battery technologies. Subscribe to TechSprouts: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/p4…

While electric mobility is all the rage, there are still challenges to be overcome. Listen to Mr. Brieux Boisdequin from BASF India talk about the future of electric mobility in the coming decades. Subscribe to TechSprouts: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/p4w8y0 Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brieux-boisdequin-1837a67/ https://www…

Incubators act as a critical pillar in the startup ecosystem. Listen to Dr. Lalith Kishore, COO, CAMP InDx talk about the role of incubators in the early stages of a startup and the opportunities to collaborate with early stage venture capital. Subscribe to TechSprouts: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/p4w8y0 https://www.linkedin.com…

Electrochemical battery storage technologies are the future! Listen to Dr. Naga Phani Aetukuri from the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, IISc Bangalore talk about the ongoing research on different battery chemistries and their potential applications in stationary energy storage. Subscribe to TechSprouts: https://landing.mailerlite.com/web…

Introducing TechSprouts- A podcast series to explore the world of deep-science based innovations and technologies. Subscribe to TechSprouts: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/p4w8y0By Ankur Capital