IASP Interview: How India’s Genome Valley was Built Around IKP Knowledge Park

Deepanwita Chattopadhyay, Chairman and CEO of IKP Knowledge Park, was interviewed by the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) about the IKP’s role in establishing the Genome Valley brand for the region. Deepanwita discussed how IKP served as the fulcrum for the life sciences ecosystem in Hyderabad, and how the park’s strategy of first inviting mid-size Indian companies and winning their trust helped to attract large Indian companies and MNCs as anchors. She also talked about the park’s support for start-ups in the life sciences sector, and its commitment to international collaboration.