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About WRCB
Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering (WRCB) was established in 2014 with a generous philanthropic donation from Dr Romesh Wadhwani. It is an inter-departmental virtual centre of IIT Bombay. WRCB supports technology translation and commercialization in the four core focus areas of Diagnostics, Therapeutics, MedTech and Synthetic Biology. Over 60 faculty members from the different departments of the institute have been supported by the centre.
The institute has forged alliances with the key players in the bioengineering ecosystem including industry, clinicians, incubators and venture capital companies that fund technology innovation. The centre has developed a unique Industry Research Partnership Program (IRPP) to foster industry-academia collaboration. The centre has recently started an External Fundraising Support (EFS) service to help PIs raise follow-on funding for their WRCB-supported projects. We also provide Commercialization Support Service (CSS) where we provide PIs with technologies at an advanced stage (TRL 5 and above) with funding support, consultations with domain experts, and business development services. With its multiple initiatives, WRCB aims to strengthen the vibrant bioengineering ecosystem in IIT Bombay.
Vision And Mission
Vision:
To be at the forefront of science and engineering research in order to become a leading centre of excellence in bioengineering providing technological solutions that improve healthcare delivery.
Mission:
- Conduct translational research in selected thrust areas of Bioengineering and develop technology solutions for the local community.
- Foster cross-disciplinary collaborations within the institute and provide collaborative space for researchers from other institutes, hospitals and industry.
- Create an eco-system and a roadmap for translation of technology and promote entrepreneurship.
- Provide stellar opportunities for undergraduate research.
- Develop partnerships with educational institutions, health care organizations, industry and grass roots community organizations.
About Our Donor
Wadhwani Foundation was founded by the Silicon Valley entrepreneur, philanthropist and IIT Bombay alumnus Dr Romesh Wadhwani. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri award, which is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India. Wadhwani Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation, founded with a mission to create transformational, sustainable, and scalable economic acceleration in emerging economies with high-impact outcomes.
The foundation boosts economic development by supporting job creation, entrepreneurship, small business growth, skill development and innovation. Dr Wadhwani believes that innovative research in bioengineering is crucial to improving the wellness and public health in India and other emerging economies. This is possible only through breakthroughs that are low-cost, affordable, and accessible to even the remotest villages such that these innovations can improve the life of a commoner. It is this vision of Dr Wadhwani that led to the creation of the Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering (WRCB) at IIT Bombay.
Objectives And Goals
Vision:
To be at the forefront of science and engineering research in order to become a leading centre of excellence in bioengineering providing technological solutions that improve healthcare delivery.
Mission:
- Conduct translational research in selected thrust areas of Bioengineering and develop technology solutions for the local community.
- Foster cross-disciplinary collaborations within the institute and provide collaborative space for researchers from other institutes, hospitals and industry.
- Create an eco-system and a roadmap for translation of technology and promote entrepreneurship.
- Provide stellar opportunities for undergraduate research.
- Develop partnerships with educational institutions, health care organizations, industry and grass roots community organizations.