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About AQUAMARIN
NITTE-GOK Centre of Excellence in Aquamarine Innovation - Driving marine biotechnology research and sustainable aquaculture practices
About Us
NITTE-GOK COE | AQUAMARIN established under Government of Karnataka's Biotechnology Policy by KARNATAKA INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY, at Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research (NUCSER) NITTE (Deemed to be University), aims to accelerate the country's entrepreneurial vision by encouraging and assisting innovative entrepreneurs through valuable mentorship and access to investor networks and by facilitating a host of other services.
Our Innovation Domains
The Centre Facilitates the innovations in the domains of
Biotechnology in Sustainable Aquaculture
Research and innovations in sustainable aquaculture practices using biotechnology.
Bioremediation and Wastewater Management
Developing solutions for marine environment remediation and wastewater treatment.
Marine Bioprospecting for nutraceuticals
Exploration of marine resources for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications.
High Throughput Screening for Marine Bioactive compounds
Identifying and analyzing bioactive compounds from marine organisms.
Monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms and Marine Toxins
Surveillance and management strategies for harmful algal blooms and marine toxins.
Our Objectives
Driving innovation and excellence in marine biotechnology through strategic objectives
Foster Innovation
Promote innovative research and development in marine biotechnology and aquaculture
Support Entrepreneurs
Provide technical and financial support to entrepreneurs and startups
Knowledge Dissemination
Facilitate knowledge sharing and technology transfer in marine sciences
Sustainable Practices
Advocate for sustainable marine resource utilization and environmental conservation
Research Excellence
Conduct cutting-edge research in marine biotechnology and related fields
Skill Development
Build capacity through training programs and workshops for students and professionals
Industry Collaboration
Establish partnerships with industry stakeholders for commercialization of technologies
Resource Repository
Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of marine resources and innovations
What We Offer
In-house Resources
NITTE-GOK COE | AQUAMARIN offers valuable in-house resources, laboratory facilities and expertise suggestions and academic-industry collaborations to develop applications and programs to realize the dreams of budding entrepreneurs to create a viable business venture.
Incubation Support
The NITTE-GOK COE | AQUAMARIN is the sole reputed incubator set up selected by the Govt. of Karnataka to support entrepreneurs and aquapreneurs by providing seed funding, infrastructure and laboratory facilities and consultancy to innovative startups under the aquaculture, aqua-innovation, feed production and aqua devices.
Resources & Facilities
State-of-the-art infrastructure and comprehensive support systems for research and innovation
Laboratory Facilities
State-of-the-art lab equipment for marine biotechnology research, including PCR, HPLC, and bioreactors.
Experimental Aquaculture Units
Recirculatory aquaculture systems and experimental tanks for sustainable aquaculture research.
High-Performance Computing
Computing infrastructure for genomic analysis, bioinformatics, and computational modelling.
Bioprocessing Facilities
Equipment for extraction, purification, and analysis of bioactive compounds from marine organisms.
Incubation Support
Financial assistance, mentorship, and networking opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs.
Business Development
Support for intellectual property protection, market research, and commercialization strategies.
Ready to Innovate?
Join us in advancing marine biotechnology and sustainable aquaculture. Let's create the future together.