Antimicrobial Resistance in India 2023
In November 2023, an Innovate UK Global Expert Mission (GEM) visited C-CAMP, Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre and Rotary Club in Bangalore, India to engage with emerging and established biotech start-ups working at the forefront of AMR research. Meeting with stakeholders identified the innovation opportunity, challenges and the support mechanism to help start-ups thrive in a highly competitive field.
Abstract from outcome report:
India’s burden of AMR is staggering, in 2019 alone 297,000 deaths were attributed to AMR and a further 1M deaths associated with drug resistant bacteria. With its unique combination of a dense population, diverse healthcare practices and a significant disease burden, it places the country at a critical stage in the global fight against AMR. The implications of this are far-reaching, with India at centre stage playing a vital role in containing and reducing the burden of AMR. It is estimated by 2050 India will account for 20% of the projected 10 million AMR related deaths. Engagement with key stakeholders has revealed a number of opportunities for cooperation between India and the UK. The team engaged with key stakeholders from industry, government and academia to explore and understand the India AMR innovation landscape and identify opportunities for bilateral engagement.
About Global Expert Missions
The Global Expert Missions (GEM) programme is funded by Innovate UK and designed to build international collaborations with governments, societies, enterprises, institutions, and people from every corner of the globe. With global challenges requiring international perspectives, the programme aims to support the UK government’s ambition to be the international partner of choice and a global hub for innovation by 2035.