About UsCDFD Technology Incubator is a business incubator under the aegis of Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, an autonomous organization under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. It is dedicated to nurturing, promoting, and accelerating early-stage innovations in life sciences and related disciplines.
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Mission & Vision
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Why should you choose us?
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Partners & Collaborators
Our PartnersTrusted and supported by pioneering government bodies and seminal corporate organisations
OfferingsCDFD Incubator offers state-of-the-art facilities, expert mentorship, and funding support to accelerate biotech innovations. We foster collaborations, guiding startups from research to real-world impact.
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IP and Technology Transfer
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Networking and Market Linkages
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High-end Equipment
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Infrastructure
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Utopia Therapeutics
Utopia Therapeutics Pvt Ltd is an emerging biotech startup committed to developing innovative solutions for global unmet medical needs, with a special focus on addressing healthcare challenges in India. As India faces a growing burden of metabolic diseases like fatty liver and obesity, Utopia is pioneering a first-of-its-kind vaccine designed to transform disease management and provide relief to millions of patients. The startup was recognised as one of the Top 5 Startups at Bio Asia 2025, organised by Govt. of Telangana. The startup has also filed two provisional patents, one for a first-in-class vaccine to reduce cardiovascular risks and another for an innovative stem cell GPS platform.
Promecens Entosystems
Promecens Entosystems Pvt Ltd is dedicated to pioneering sustainable biotechnology solutions, specializing in advanced biopolymers (melanin and chitosan) with applications across pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and solar energy. Leveraging natural antimicrobial peptides and cutting-edge technology, Promecens aims to foster environmentally friendly innovations that enhance product performance, durability, and sustainability for diverse industrial markets. The startup has secured funding of INR 50 lakhs through Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and INR 4.5 lakhs through Kemmin CSR Grant. The startup has also filed a provisional patent for a method of extracting high-grade melanin from 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴 larvae.
Enzychroma
Enzychroma (Ethnobio Deeptech Innovations Pvt Ltd), with its innovative and sustainable enzymatic hair coloring technology, intends to overcome hair dye precursor-induced toxicities and related risks, redefining India's beauty and personal care industry. The startup has secured funding of INR 31 lakhs through Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and INR 10 lakhs through NIDHI Prayas Scheme with the support of CDFD Technology Incubator.
Why choose usBy leveraging our domain expertise, unique infrastructure, and strategic location, we empower biotech startups to accelerate breakthroughs and achieve impactful, real-world results—without compromising ownership or vision.
Below are 5 reasons that make us different:
With a strong foundation in cutting-edge genomics and molecular diagnostics, we bring domain-specific knowledge crucial for advancing innovations in life sciences and healthcare.
We empower early-stage startups by providing incubation support without taking any equity—allowing founders to retain full ownership and focus on growth.
We are the only incubator in the region offering an in-house animal facility, streamlining preclinical studies and toxicity trials, thus accelerating product development timelines for biotech ventures.
Our incubator is supported by a globally recognised research organization, providing unparalleled access to scientific infrastructure, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities.
Situated at the heart of Hyderabad’s growing pharma and biotech ecosystem, our incubator offers startups proximity to academic institutions, hospitals, clinics and a thriving innovation network.
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