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TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalComputation and AI: Building AI platforms with a deep tech approachBuilding a sector-specific AI platform, and in particular in a complex field like agriculture, is an involved journey. In this episode, we discuss the nuances of building such a platform at Cropin, a global pioneer in ag-intelligence and a company we’ve been proud to back. Join this discussion with Sujit Janardanan, chief marketing & customer officer at Cropin and Praveen Pankajakshan, head of Cropin AI Labs.
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2024-03-0631 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalComputation and AI: Next-Gen Materials DiscoveryDiscovering new materials with innovative properties is key for a sustainable future. In this episode, we discuss the integration of computation-based approaches and machine learning/AI in material science research with Dr. Abhishek Singh, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science and the Founder/CEO of SciDentAI.
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Show notes:
(2:00) Overview of the trajectory of research in material science
(6:00) Introduction of computational techniques and machine le...
2023-08-2441 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalComputational Biology: The Next Frontier- Dr. Debarka SenguptaComputation and AI has grown by leaps and bounds in recent times to become the backbone of Industry 4.0, and there is no looking back. Computational solutions are becoming commonplace and a matter of routine across the board. Listen to Dr. Debarka Sengupta, Associate Professor at IIIT-Delhi and head of the Infosys Center for Artificial Intelligence, as he talks about his journey in computational biology. Starting from a background in physics, Dr. Sengupta achieved pioneering breakthroughs in single cell genomics and big data algorithms.
We also explore various up-and-coming themes in the field, such as the black-box nature o...
2023-07-2143 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalSynthetic Biology: Winds of change in agriculture with Yara Growth VenturesAgriculture practices are undergoing a significant shift with new technologies in agri-inputs such as fertilizers, growth supplements and pesticides and advanced seed development with climate resistance taking prominence. The next decade will be crucial in the fight towards climate change and solving the food security crisis. In this conversation with Yara Growth Ventures, Ritu Verma from Ankur Capital along with Dr. Björn Heinz and George Crane take us through the winds of change in agriculture and the advent of synthetic biology.
Yara Growth Ventures is the corporate venture capital team for Yara International AS...
2023-05-2542 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalSynthetic Biology: Challenges in Scale Up- Subramani RamachandrappaWe are entering the third decade of synthetic biology. Many synbio products are either commercialized or on the verge of commercialization. However, scaling up the production while achieving price parities will require innovation in the processes and unit operations involved. Listen to Subramani Ramachandrappa, founder of Laurus Bio (formerly Richcore Lifesciences) and Fermbox talk about the challenges and potential solutions in the scale up of synthetic biology solutions.
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2023-04-0442 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalSynthetic Biology: Agriculture Reinvented- Dr. Balaji VasudevanAgriculture contributes almost a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, uses almost 70% of all freshwater globally, and is one of the largest polluting activities. Listen to Dr. Balaji Vasudevan, one of the leading voices in the agri-biotechnology sector at UM6P ventures and advisory panel member to the World BioProtection Forum, talk about the potential of synthetic biology to reinvent agriculture and make it more sustainable.
Linkedin Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balaji-vasudevan/
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2022-10-2641 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalSynthetic Biology: From Lab to Market- Dr. Murali Panchapagesa MuthuswamyThe journey of synthetic biology products from lab to market is a long and hard one. Listen to Dr. Murali Panchapagesa Muthuswamy, Founder and Chairman, Jananom and Elive Biotherapeutics, talk about his experience of scaling up the synthetic biology products over the past two decades and the opportunities that lie ahead in this field.
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2022-08-3134 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalGenome Editing Tools for the Future- Dr. Debojyoti ChakrabortyGenome editing is a very important cog in the synthetic biology wheel. Tools for targeted editing of the genome can help speed up the development of therapeutics, diagnostics and other allied products. Listen to Dr. Debojyoti Chakraborty from CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology talk about the current and future of genome editing in India.
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2022-08-1626 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalSynthetic Biology: From myth to reality- Dr. Ezhil SubbianSynthetic biology- the ability to engineer organisms to produce highly complex products from biofuels to chemicals and even food products has evolved over the years. Listen to Dr. Ezhil Subbian, CEO and Co-founder, String Bio talk about the past, present and future of synthetic biology. The myth is slowly turning into reality!
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2022-07-1139 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalTranslational Research in Deep Science Technologies- Dr. Abdur RubTranslational research can help solve real world problems and is key towards building commercial deep science products. Listen to Dr. Abdur Rub, CEO, Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering, IIT Bombay talk about the advantages of translational research in healthcare and allied fields.
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2022-06-1333 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalChallenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Batteries- Tejas Kusurkar, Offgrid Energy LabsLithium-ion batteries suffer from safety and supply chain concerns, opening the door for a new breed of sustainable batteries. Listen to Tejas Kusurkar, Co-founder and CEO, Offgrid Energy Labs talk about the challenges and opportunities in sustainable battery technologies.
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2022-05-2329 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalElectric Mobility- Challenges and Opportunities with Brieux BoisdequinWhile electric mobility is all the rage, there are still challenges to be overcome. Listen to Mr. Brieux Boisdequin from BASF India talk about the future of electric mobility in the coming decades.
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2022-04-0431 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalIncubators: A cradle for startups with Dr. Lalith KishoreIncubators act as a critical pillar in the startup ecosystem. Listen to Dr. Lalith Kishore, COO, CAMP InDx talk about the role of incubators in the early stages of a startup and the opportunities to collaborate with early stage venture capital.
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2022-03-1418 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalBattery Storage Technologies- Dr. Naga Phani B AetukuriElectrochemical battery storage technologies are the future! Listen to Dr. Naga Phani Aetukuri from the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, IISc Bangalore talk about the ongoing research on different battery chemistries and their potential applications in stationary energy storage.
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2022-02-0830 min
TechSprouts by Ankur CapitalTechSprouts- The World of Deep-Science TechIntroducing TechSprouts- A podcast series to explore the world of deep-science based innovations and technologies.
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2022-02-0100 min