The partnership will focus on biofortification and innovative nano-enabled inputs to benefit farmers with cost-effective, high-yield solutions.
Biofactor, a leading agricultural biotechnology company, has signed an MoU with the School of Engineering Sciences & Technology, University of Hyderabad (UoH), to develop nanotechnology-driven solutions for sustainable farming. The MoU was signed by Dr Devesh Nigam, Registrar of UoH and Dr. Laxmi Narayana Reddy, CEO of Biofactor in the presence of Prof. B J Rao, Vice Chancellor, UoH; Prof. Samrat Sabat, Director, R&D at UoH and faculty members.
This collaboration aims to enhance crop productivity, precision nutrient delivery, and eco-friendly nanopesticides, ensuring better resource efficiency and reduced chemical dependency. The partnership will focus on biofortification and innovative nano-enabled inputs to benefit farmers with cost-effective, high-yield solutions.
The broad areas of collaboration under this MoU are:
a. To conduct comprehensive research on the synthesis of novel nanoparticles with versatile applications across diverse sectors.
b. To collaborate on research focused on toxicity assays of nanoparticles. ensuring safety and environmental compatibility.
c. To provide specialized training for scientists and technical staff in the synthesis, toxicity evaluation, and application of nanotechnology.
d. To undertake academia-industry collaborative research projects, fostering innovation and translational outcomes in nanotechnology.
Other areas of collaboration include:
- Internship opportunities in M/s Biofactor in projects related to application of nanotechnology in agriculture, poultry, fishery etc.,
- UoH shall provide exposure/training to scientists and technical staff of Mis Biofactor in various areas of expertise available in nanotechnology.
- Both the institutions will work together to identify need based; demand driven. sustainable programs to be delivered.
“This partnership bridges cutting-edge material science with real-world agricultural needs”, said Dr. Dibakar Das, UoH while Dr. L.N. Reddy, CEO, Biofactor, added, “Leveraging nanotechnology, we aim to empower farmers and enhance global food security.”
Biofactor has previously collaborated with CIRCOT Mumbai, ANGRAU Guntur, IIAR Bangalore, and IIOR Hyderabad.
