# IKP Knowledge Park

> IKP Knowledge Park is a not-for-profit science park and incubator combining a 200-acre Genome Valley campus in Hyderabad with Bengaluru’s IKP EDEN makerspace. It supports life-science, healthtech, agritech and hardware ventures through laboratories, analytical services, prototyping, IP and regulatory support, funding programmes and manufacturing partnerships.

- **Founded:** 1999
- **Headquarters:** Hyderabad, India
- **Founders:** Narayanan Vaghul (Founder and architect), Bala S. Manian (Co-founder)
- **Products:** IKP Science Park, Life Sciences Incubator, A-LABS, IKP EDEN, PRIME / Technology Transfer Office
- **Notable:** BIRAC Best Biotech Incubator award, 2021., Institutional history records cash break-even in 2003., Self-reported reach: 1,850+ companies and innovation projects across nine countries.

## Products & services

- **IKP Science Park** — Shared R&D space and laboratory infrastructure, plus long-lease land for bespoke facilities in Genome Valley.
- **Life Sciences Incubator** — DST-backed incubation with 20,000 sq ft of modular wet-lab space, analytical access and startup support.
- **A-LABS** — NABL-accredited analytical services including chromatography, mass spectrometry, thermal analysis and method development.
- **IKP EDEN** — Bengaluru hardware incubator and makerspace; BioNest includes a biochemistry laboratory and ISO7 clean room.
- **PRIME / Technology Transfer Office** — IP strategy, patent work, technology assessment, licensing, contracts and commercialization support.
- **Growth Labs** — Startup access to manufacturing capacity through dedicated space leased at partner sites; advertised funding opportunities up to ₹20 lakh.
- **Biotechnology Ignition Grant support** — Implementation and mentoring for BIRAC’s proof-of-concept grant programme, offering up to ₹50 lakh.
- **Genesis** — 12-month early deep-science programme advertising up to ₹30 lakh for 2–3% equity; TRL 2–3 focus.
- **ARK** — 12-month venture-building programme for MedTech and HealthTech with embedded operators and milestone-based capital and equity.
- **COMPASS** — Quality, product testing and regulatory submission support for medtech ventures.

## Achievements

- BIRAC Best Biotech Incubator award, 2021.
- Institutional history records cash break-even in 2003.
- Self-reported reach: 1,850+ companies and innovation projects across nine countries.
- 200-acre science park in Genome Valley with life-science infrastructure and long-lease facilities.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — ARK’s programme page advertises an April 2026 launch and embedded venture-building support for deep-science MedTech and HealthTech companies.
- **2026-06** — Genesis advertised June–July applications for a planned September 2026 start, with up to ₹30 lakh for 2–3% equity.
- **2026-01** — IKP published its 2025 year-end newsletter, reporting an MoU with DTV Science Park and updates on supported startups.

## Links

- Website: https://ikpknowledgepark.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ikpknowledgepark/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IKP_SciencePark/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ikpknowledgepark

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