International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Call for Expressions of Interest: ICGEB New Delhi Biofoundry
- Duty station
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- Country / area
- Italy
- Region
- Europe
- UN system
- Secretariat
- Title
- Call for Expressions of Interest: ICGEB New Delhi Biofoundry
- Organization
- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
- Submission Process
- Expressions of Interest are accepted on a rolling basis and evaluated quarterly
- Contact
- [email protected]
- Posted
- 6/9/2026, 12:00:00 AM
- Closes
- rom industry Biotechnology innovators and technology developers Submission Process Expressions of Interest are accepted on a rolling basis and evaluated quarterly
About this role
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) New Delhi Biofoundry is issuing a Call for Expressions of Interest to identify researchers, startups, innovators, academic institutions, and industry partners for collaborative biotechnology projects. As India’s first DBT-supported Biofoundry, the initiative aims to accelerate biotech innovation through a fully automated facility. The role is not a traditional employment position but a call for project proposals leveraging AI/ML-guided or rational design approaches. Key focus areas include engineering microbial chassis (such as Escherichia coli and yeast), designing and optimizing industrial proteins and enzymes, integrating computational predictions with experimental validation, and developing next-generation solutions in synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, and industrial biotechnology. The Biofoundry offers access to advanced bioengineering capabilities, automation-enabled workflows, and expert scientific support to translate innovative ideas into impactful outcomes. Interested parties are invited to submit their Expressions of Interest on a rolling basis, with evaluations conducted quarterly. This opportunity is designed for those seeking to collaborate on cutting-edge biological design and engineering to shape the future of biotechnology.
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Accelerate your Biotech Innovation with the ICGEB New Delhi fully automated Biofoundry
The ICGEB New Delhi Biofoundry invites Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from researchers, startups, innovators, academic institutions, and industry partners seeking to advance cutting-edge biotechnology solutions.
We are looking for projects that leverage AI/ML-guided or rational design approaches to:
- Engineer microbial chassis, including Escherichia coli and yeast
- Design and optimize proteins and enzymes of industrial relevance
- Integrate computational prediction with experimental validation
- Develop next-generation solutions in synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, and industrial biotechnology
As India’s first DBT-supported Biofoundry, we offer access to advanced bioengineering capabilities, automation-enabled workflows, and expert scientific support to help translate innovative ideas into impactful outcomes.
Who Should Apply?
- Academic researchers
- Startups and entrepreneurs
- R&D teams from industry
- Biotechnology innovators and technology developers
Submission Process
Expressions of Interest are accepted on a rolling basis and evaluated quarterly.
Join us in shaping the future of biotechnology through AI-enabled biological design and engineering.
Submit your Expression of Interest today and collaborate with the ICGEB New Delhi Biofoundry to accelerate innovation from concept to application.
For detailed eligibility criteria, project scope, and submission guidelines, please download the EoI document. For any queries or clarification, contact us at: [email protected]
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