The Yeast Biofuel Group team from ICGEB New Delhi has been named as one of the national winners in the Clean & Renewable Energy category at the prestigious National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) 2025.
Comprised of two members of the Yeast Biofuel Group — Mr. Garvit Sharma, a fourth-year PhD scholar, and Dr. Mohit Kumar, Research Associate — the ICGEB team was selected from over 1,050 teams across India. After progressing through multiple competitive rounds, the team reached the final stage with 9 selected teams and ultimately secured a spot among the top 6 national winners.
The award was presented by Padma Shri Dr. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Executive Chairperson of Biocon Limited, during the grand finale event held in Bangalore.
About NBEC 2025
The National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) is one of India’s largest platforms for emerging bio-entrepreneurs. The 2025 edition was jointly organized by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), Bangalore and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (DBT-BIRAC)
The competition is designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors.
Participation Highlights:
- 1,050+ student teams participated nationwide
- 70 teams advanced to the second round
- 9 teams reached the final round
- 6 teams were declared national winners
Advancing Sustainable Bioenergy
The recognition of ICGEB’s Yeast Biofuel Group underscores the institute’s ongoing commitment to sustainable energy innovation. Their work on yeast-based biofuels represents a promising approach to clean, renewable alternatives in the bioenergy space—aligning with national and global efforts toward a greener future. We are proud to represent ICGEB at this esteemed platform and contribute to advancing India’s bioeconomy through impactful research and innovation.
