Institute Of Advanced Research | HigherEducationReview

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According to the reports by the Indian government’s Department of Biotechnology, the number of biotech start-ups will reach 10000 by the end of 2024-25 in the country. A wave of developments has taken place in this sector, especially after the outbreak of the pandemic. Technology innovations relating to Industry 4.0 implementation have been game changers for the biotechnology industry and we have witnessed the emergence of new processes that enhance overall efficiency and outcome. However, when it comes to biotech education, the circumstances are somewhat conflicting. Organizations are claiming that a major part of academic education is not relevant to industry requirements. What needs to be done is taught to candidates on the job which is a problem for the industry. Institute of Advanced Research (IAR), Gujarat understood these ongoing challenges in this industry and developed an education 4.0 infrastructure. It stays relevant to the industry requirements and standards by...

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