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ATGC Biotech advances global partnerships in Agri-Biotech innovation at Bharat Innovates 2026
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Wednesday, 17 June, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Bengaluru
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ATGC Biotech an Indian deep-tech agricultural biotechnology company headquartered in Hyderabad, has exchanged strategic international agreements that will support the global commercialisation of its sustainable agricultural technologies. The company participated at the recently concluded Bharat Innovates 2026; the largest global showcase of Indian deep-tech innovation held outside India. It was selected among 120 high-potential startups from across India.
The company exchanged a Licencing Agreement with a Swiss partner covering six products and further strengthened its international expansion plans through its Semiophore Joint Venture with Luxembourg Industries Ltd. (LIL), advancing a portfolio of 18 products targeting global agricultural markets.
The exchange of agreements took place in the presence of professor Ajay Kumar Sood, principal scientific adviser to Government of India, and Dr Manish Diwan, head – RFID, BIRAC. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal interacted with the company’s international partners, reflecting India’s commitment to supporting indigenous innovation and fostering global technology collaborations built on Indian science.
Dr Markandeya Gorantla, chairman & managing director, ATGC Biotech, said, “Being selected for Bharat Innovates 2026 is a significant milestone for ATGC Biotech and a strong validation of India’s growing leadership in deep-tech innovation. Agriculture faces some of the world’s most pressing challenges, and sustainable crop protection solutions will play a critical role in ensuring future food security. The partnerships announced at Bharat Innovates strengthen our ability to take Indian-developed agricultural technologies to global markets while contributing to more sustainable farming practices worldwide. We have demonstrated that globally relevant innovations can emerge from Indian laboratories and create meaningful impact for farmers globally. Our company credits its growth to the support of India's research and innovation ecosystem, including key government agencies, scientific institutions, industry collaborators, international partners, and farming communities that have helped advance and validate its technologies.”
David Luxembourgh, executive chairman, Luxembourg Industries, said, “Our partnership with ATGC demonstrates how Indian innovation and global market expertise can come together to accelerate the adoption of sustainable crop protection technologies worldwide.”
Dr Diwan said, “ATGC Biotech’s journey from indigenous innovation to global commercialisation exemplifies the impact of India’s deep-tech ecosystem in creating science-driven solutions with international relevance and societal value.”
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