Supporting Partners

Founded in 1939, the Indian Pharmaceutical Association is the oldest and premier organisation of pharmacy professionals in India, with a member base of over 13,000 spread across 20 state branches and more than 46 local branches nationwide. IPA brings together professionals from every facet of the pharmacy profession, including industry, regulatory affairs, community and hospital pharmacy practice, and academia. Through its divisions, conferences, publications, and continuing education programmes, the association works to advance pharmaceutical science, uphold professional standards, and strengthen the voice of pharmacists across India's healthcare and pharmaceutical ecosystem.

The International Pharmaceutical Federation is a global non-governmental organisation representing over 5.5 million pharmacists, pharmacy educators, and pharmaceutical scientists worldwide, and has maintained official relations with the World Health Organization since 1948. Headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, FIP works across priorities including antimicrobial resistance, patient safety, medicines quality, workforce development, and sustainability in pharmacy. Through its annual World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, regional forums spanning Africa, the Americas, Southeast Asia, and the Western Pacific, and collaborations with bodies such as UNESCO and the World Health Professions Alliance, FIP advances pharmaceutical practice and policy on a global scale.

An initiative of the Government of Telangana driving investment, infrastructure, and industry partnerships for the state's life sciences and pharmaceutical ecosystem.

Established in 2023, the National Healthcare Supplychain Council is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening and advancing India's healthcare supply chain ecosystem. It unites more than 150 verified supply chain leaders, including VPs, CXOs, and directors, from hospitals, manufacturers, distributors, and logistics firms across 50-plus cities. Through peer networking, proprietary research and benchmarking, city chapter meetings, masterclasses, and its flagship Supply Pulse summits, NHSCC works to drive efficiency, transparency, and collaboration across the healthcare supply chain, with a vision of building a world-class supply chain ecosystem for India.

The Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA) is a globally recognized platform that brings together academia, industry, startups, and government bodies to foster collaboration and drive innovation in the life sciences. Founded in 2005 and officially registered during BioAsia 2005 in Hyderabad, FABA continues to grow as a trusted voice and connector for the global biotechnology ecosystem. With a presence across 22+ countries, FABA champions biotech-led progress by promoting knowledge exchange, skilling, entrepreneurship, and policy dialogue. As a non-profit organization, FABA is committed to delivering long-term, sustainable impact in healthcare, agriculture, pharma, and allied sectors.

Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises (FSME) India is a leading non-profit industry association dedicated to promoting the growth and competitiveness of India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The federation works closely with government bodies, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders to advocate for MSME interests, facilitate access to finance, promote entrepreneurship, support skill development, and create opportunities for business growth through policy advocacy, networking, training, and industry collaboration. FSME serves as a vital platform connecting entrepreneurs with resources, government initiatives, and strategic partnerships to strengthen India's MSME ecosystem.

GCCVillage is a GCC ecosystem orchestration platform that connects Global Capability Centers with the right partners, capabilities and opportunities across talent, technology, innovation, workplace, academia, culture, city ecosystem and specialised business services. Built on the philosophy of “GCC at the Centre,” GCCVillage brings together GCC leaders, enterprises, startups, specialist partners, institutions and innovation ecosystems to enable meaningful collaboration and business outcomes. Its mission is simple: help GCCs access the power of an entire ecosystem through trusted connections, strategic partnerships and orchestration.

The Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC) is an awarding body recognized by the National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and works under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Established in 2014 by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) with industry representatives, LSSSDC is dedicated to creating a sustainable vocational education ecosystem for the Life Sciences sector, including Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, and Research & Development Services. As the only Sector Skill Council focused on Life Sciences from 'Bench to Clinic,' LSSSDC is responsible for developing a skilled workforce through comprehensive training programs, from R&D to manufacturing and supply of the products (Drugs & Medical Devices) to customers. It is also an authorized advisory and monitoring body for industry apprenticeship programs under the Apprenticeship Act.

iHub-Data is the Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) established at IIIT Hyderabad under the Department of Science & Technology’s National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). With a core focus on Data Banks, Data Services and Data Analytics, iHUB-DATA works to translate advanced academic research into deployable technologies that address real-world challenges at scale. Through its Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence (HAI) vertical, iHUB-DATA is developing a portfolio of AI-driven healthcare technologies, medical devices and curated health datasets, with applications spanning cancer diagnostics, cardiovascular care, digital pathology and data-driven drug discovery. Key technology initiatives include an AI-powered HER2neu IHC scoring platform for digital pathology, an AI-enabled cardiac diagnostics suite covering ECG digitization and cardiovascular risk assessment, and large-scale, governance-compliant pathology imaging datasets for AI research and model development. iHUB-DATA collaborates with hospitals, pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies, CROs, research institutions, CSR foundations and government health missions to translate innovations from research into real-world deployment through technology licensing, co-development, research partnerships and institutional collaborations. With strong capabilities spanning Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Healthcare Technology and Deep-Tech Innovation, iHUB-DATA aims to serve as a technology and AI partner for healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations seeking to accelerate innovation, research and digital transformation.