Tag: High Value Manufacturing Catapult

1st August 2016 Mumbai, India

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by Vijay Iyer

Senior Science & Innovation Adviser

Coming soon: UK-India workshop on industrial biotechnology

Enzymes, fermentation, biocatalysis, and bioprocesses are oft-discussed topics under the umbrella of industrial biotechnology. The UK has a lot to offer in this increasingly relevant area for emerging economies such as India which has heightened interest in efficient manufacturing processes. The UK has several centres of excellence in industrial biotech. For instance, consider the Industrial […]

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21st November 2014 Mumbai, India

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by Vijay Iyer

Senior Science & Innovation Adviser

UK’s Chief Scientific Adviser Prof Robin Grimes visits India

Earlier this week, Prof. Robin Grimes, FCO’s Chief Scientific Adviser visited Mumbai. I accompanied him for meetings at the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), and finally, Larsen & Toubro (L&T). This is what he thought… My first meeting was with Dr. R K Sinha, […]

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8th April 2014 Mumbai, India

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by Vijay Iyer

Senior Science & Innovation Adviser

Interview with Clive Hickman – Chief Executive, The Manufacturing Technology Centre

On my recent visit to the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry, I met with the Chief Executive, Dr. Clive Hickman, and asked him about his plans for engaging with India. Tell us about the recent award from the World Bank? The World Bank project is approximately $400m and will be used to upgrade the […]

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