Biotechnology — the use of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies that improve human life, agriculture, industry, and the environment — is a rapidly evolving field globally. In Nepal, this sector is emerging with promising research institutes, startup enterprises, academic hubs, and industry players contributing to scientific discovery and entrepreneurial growth.
While the ecosystem is still in its early stages compared to larger economies, interest and activity in biotechnology in Nepal are growing, particularly among young scientists and entrepreneurs.
Academia
Central Department of Biotechnology, Tribhuvan University
Department of Biotechnology, Kathmandu University
Center for Biotechnology (CFB), Agriculture and Forestry University
National College, Affiliated to Tribhuvan University
Kantipur Valley College, Affiliated to Purbanchal University
SANN International College, Affiliated to Purbanchal University
Himalayan White House International College, Affiliated to Purbanchal University
Industry
Shikhar Biotech – Production of Antibodies.
Biovac Nepal Pvt. Ltd. – Vaccine Production
Hester Biosciences Nepal Private Limited – Vaccine Production
Sarba Shrestha Seeds Pvt. Ltd. – Hybrid Seeds Production
Yarsa Agro Research Pvt. Ltd. – Production of Microbial Biofertilizers and Biopesticides
Ficus Biotech Pvt. Ltd. – Tissue Culture Company
Kalapas Biotech – Tissue Culture Company
Shubham Biotech Nepal Pvt Ltd – Tissue Culture Company
Shreeram Niketan Biotech Pvt. Ltd. – Tissue Culture Company
Praramva Biotech – Production of Vermicompost
Helix Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. – Importer of Biotechnology-related Machineries
Novala Biotech Pvt. Ltd. – Production of In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) kits
Research Institutes
Molecular Biotechnology Unit, NAST
National Biotechnology Research Centre, Khumaltar, Lalitpur
Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal (CMDN)
Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (RIBB)
Kathmandu Institute of Applied Sciences
Kathmandu Center for Genomics and Research Laboratory (KCGRL)
Kathmandu Research Institute For Biological Sciences
Nexus Institute of Research and Innovation (NIRI)
Note: The list is not exhaustive. Please email your info to aneknowledge23@gmail.com to be included in this list
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