Who We Are

A national platform uniting academia, industry, government, and civil society to accelerate India’s transition to a sustainable, innovation-led bioeconomy.

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Strategic Hubs

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Strategic Hubs

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Partner Organizations

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Governance Layers

One Ecosystem. Many Stakeholders.
Shared Purpose. Lasting Impact.

Sustainability

Innovation

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Our Story

From an idea to a movement

The Indian Bioeconomy Association (IBA) was founded on a simple yet powerful conviction — that India's biodiversity, scientific talent, and entrepreneurial energy can together power a green economic revolution. Born at the intersection of nature and innovation, IBA brings together a growing community of changemakers committed to building a future where biological resources drive prosperity and sustainability side by side.

As a nation rich in natural resources and intellectual capital, India stands at a critical threshold where traditional economic models must evolve. The IBA serves as a vital bridge between scientific discovery and industrial application, transforming raw biological potential into sustainable economic value. By uniting researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and environmentalists, the association fosters an ecosystem ripe for disruptive innovation. This collaborative network aims to replace fossil-fuel dependence with bio-based alternatives, ranging from advanced biofuels and bioplastics to sustainable agriculture and bio-manufacturing.

The ultimate vision of the IBA extends beyond technological advancement; it is about redefining wealth and progress. By leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology, the association seeks to solve pressing environmental challenges while simultaneously creating green jobs, strengthening rural economies, and ensuring food and energy security. Through advocacy, knowledge sharing, and strategic partnerships, the Indian Bioeconomy Association is not just anticipating the future of industry—it is actively cultivating a resilient, bio-driven economy that honors and preserves the planet for generations to come.

"India does not just need growth — it needs growth that heals, includes, and endures. That is the promise of bioeconomy."

— IBA Founding Council

Vision & Mission

Purpose that guides us

Three pillars that define what IBA works toward every day.

Our Vision

To make India a global leader in sustainable bioeconomy — where nature, science, and society grow together.

Our Mission

To build an interconnected ecosystem of knowledge, innovation, and policy that accelerates India's bioeconomy transition — inclusively and equitably.

Our Goal

Position India's bioeconomy to contribute significantly to GDP by 2030 through sustainable bio-based industries, green jobs, and circular innovation.

our team

The people behind IBA

Scientists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and educators united by a shared mission — accelerating India's bioeconomy transition.


international advisory board


Dr. Pawan Kumar Mishra

Researcher & International Project Leader, Mendel University in Brno

Dr Pawan Kumar Mishra is a bioeconomy researcher, educator and international project leader based at Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic. His work spans circular bioeconomy, sustainable innovation, bio-based materials, artificial intelligence and research policy. He has contributed to European research and policy networks, coordinated international academic initiatives and led interdisciplinary projects connecting science, industry and society. He is also the co-inventor of a United States patent on lignin-based cleaning materials.

Dr. Barna Kovacs

Secretary General of the BIOEAST Initiative

Barna Kovacs serves as Secretary General of the BIOEAST Initiative, fostering regional collaboration in sustainable and circular bioeconomy. With over 20 years of experience across the European Parliament, European Commission, and Council, worked as national representative in SCAR, FACCE JPI, and the BBI JU, CBE JU States Representatives Group, PC members’ adviser for FP7, H2020 and HE. He holds a PhD in Economic Sciences.

Dr. Pavel Skrabanek

Associate Professor Brno at University of Technology

Dr. Elena-Simina Lakatos

President and CEO, IRCEM

Romanian senior researcher, engineer, and economist specializing in circular economy, bioeconomy, and sustainable development. As President and CEO of the Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment “Ernest Lupan” (IRCEM), she leads research, innovation, and policy-oriented projects for Europe's green transition.

Hana Onderkova

Diplomat, Czech Trade

Jakub Želízko

CEO and Co-Founder, GrapeNet

Leads an engineering company specializing in qualification, validation, and process equipment for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

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