State-owned Atal Incubation Center: Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology (AIC-CCMB), a premier bio-incubator in Hyderabad India, has signed an agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific to equip its Center for Innovation,with cutting-edge technology to enable scientists in start-ups enhance their expertise and entrepreneurial acumen.
Dr. Madhusudhana Rao, CEO of AIC-CCMB, highlighted that as one of the largest facilities supporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology start-ups, AIC-CCMB aims to foster an ecosystem that promotes innovation. Through this agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific, start-ups will be able to drive research initiatives and reduce time-to-market for new products.
Thermo Fisher has equipped the Center for Innovation with advanced platforms such as the CellInsight™ CX7 LZR Pro High Content Screening Platform, KingFisher™ Flex automated nucleic acid purification system, EVOS™ M7000 imaging system, laboratory freezers and refrigerators, and thermal cyclers. These tools will support scientists in research, drug discovery, and assay development across molecular biology, protein biology, cell biology, and cell analysis workflows.
Srinath Venkatesh, managing director of Thermo Fisher Scientific, India & South Asia, stated that the Government of India’s Atal Innovation Mission initiatives are aimed at nurturing an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship. “Thermo Fisher is proud to collaborate with various bio-incubators in setting up these Centers for Innovation as part of its nationwide efforts to support innovative start-ups in becoming scalable and sustainable,” he said.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global leader in serving science, with an annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. The company supports customers in accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, and developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies.
Thermo Fisher’s global team delivers a combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
