Alkem Foundation, IIT Bombay to Set Up Advanced Research Centre
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Alkem Foundation, IIT Bombay to Set Up Advanced Research Centre

Mumbai, November 3, 2025 — Alkem Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Alkem Laboratories, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) to establish a first-of-its-kind research centre in India dedicated to immuno-therapeutics and regenerative medicines.

Under this partnership, Alkem Foundation will fund the creation of the Alkem Centre for Advanced Research and Development of Applied Immuno-Therapeutics and Regenerative Medicines within the IIT Bombay campus. The foundation will contribute around 20–25 per cent of its cumulative CSR obligations over seven years towards this project.

The initiative marks India’s first industry–academia collaboration, initiated through the CSR route, to promote advanced research in these complex therapeutic areas. It will combine Alkem’s experience in developing pharmaceutical solutions with IIT Bombay’s expertise in biomedical engineering, biosciences, and translational research to create an innovation-driven ecosystem.

The centre aims to build a holistic platform for research, innovation, and skill development in high-precision and underserved therapy areas, bridging gaps in infrastructure, talent, and translational capability. It will also align with IIT Bombay’s multidisciplinary healthcare approach that integrates biology, engineering, and data science to advance human health.

Future research will explore frontier domains such as gene editing, biomaterials, and delivery technologies for immuno-therapeutics and regenerative medicine. The centre will serve as a hub for clinician-scientists and biotech entrepreneurs, supported by IIT Bombay faculty, Alkem mentors, and global experts from leading universities.

Madhurima Singh, Executive Director and Chairperson, CSR and Sustainability Committee, Alkem, said, “We believe in going beyond business to support R&D in areas of significant medical need. Our partnership with IIT Bombay reflects a shared commitment to fostering innovation and developing advanced, affordable treatments that can enhance both lifespan and quality of life.”

Prof. Shireesh B. Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, added, “This collaboration will accelerate translation of cutting-edge research into real-world healthcare impact, helping India achieve self-reliance in biomedical innovation.”

Mumbai, November 3, 2025 — Alkem Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Alkem Laboratories, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) to establish a first-of-its-kind research centre in India dedicated to immuno-therapeutics and regenerative medicines. Under this partnership, Alkem Foundation will fund the creation of the Alkem Centre for Advanced Research and Development of Applied Immuno-Therapeutics and Regenerative Medicines within the IIT Bombay campus. The foundation will contribute around 20–25 per cent of its cumulative CSR obligations over seven years towards this project. The initiative marks India’s first industry–academia collaboration, initiated through the CSR route, to promote advanced research in these complex therapeutic areas. It will combine Alkem’s experience in developing pharmaceutical solutions with IIT Bombay’s expertise in biomedical engineering, biosciences, and translational research to create an innovation-driven ecosystem. The centre aims to build a holistic platform for research, innovation, and skill development in high-precision and underserved therapy areas, bridging gaps in infrastructure, talent, and translational capability. It will also align with IIT Bombay’s multidisciplinary healthcare approach that integrates biology, engineering, and data science to advance human health. Future research will explore frontier domains such as gene editing, biomaterials, and delivery technologies for immuno-therapeutics and regenerative medicine. The centre will serve as a hub for clinician-scientists and biotech entrepreneurs, supported by IIT Bombay faculty, Alkem mentors, and global experts from leading universities. Madhurima Singh, Executive Director and Chairperson, CSR and Sustainability Committee, Alkem, said, “We believe in going beyond business to support R&D in areas of significant medical need. Our partnership with IIT Bombay reflects a shared commitment to fostering innovation and developing advanced, affordable treatments that can enhance both lifespan and quality of life.” Prof. Shireesh B. Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, added, “This collaboration will accelerate translation of cutting-edge research into real-world healthcare impact, helping India achieve self-reliance in biomedical innovation.”

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