Partnership9 Jun 2025, 05:14 pm
Biocon Foundation Partners with NCBS and BeST Cluster to Launch BioWISE Program - Empowering Women in STEM
AI Summary
Biocon Foundation, in collaboration with The Bengaluru Science and Technology (BeST) Cluster, and National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), announced the launch of the BioWISE program. This initiative aims to empower disadvantaged science students from tier 2 and 3 universities across Karnataka, to build a career in life sciences. The program will support 25 women students through scholarships, extended internships, and mentorship.
Key Highlights
- Biocon Foundation, NCBS, and BeST Cluster collaborate to launch the BioWISE program for women in STEM.
- The program supports 25 women students from diverse communities through scholarships, extended internships, and mentorship.
- Biocon Biologics experts will provide mentorship, while NCBS will serve as the host institute and academic mentoring partner.
- The program offers practical exposure to world-class research labs, hands-on training, research seminars, and soft skills training.
- Biocon Foundation has a strong reputation for impactful programs addressing social, humanitarian, and environmental challenges in India.