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Biocon Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Biocon Group was established by Dr. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw in 2004.
17/05/2026
This World Hypertension Day, we join the global call for “Controlling Hypertension Together.”
Through CHAMPS (Child Health Activists Mentoring and Promoting Health in Society), an initiative by Biocon Foundation in partnership with Narayana Health and Agastya International Foundation, students of Grades 8 and 9 from government schools are trained to measure blood pressure, understand hypertension risk factors, promote healthy lifestyles, and encourage early screening within their communities.
In 2025-2026 :
✅ 100 students trained across 10 government schools
✅ 1,208 adults screened across 18 camps
✅ 323 individuals with elevated BP identified and referred for further evaluation
By empowering young changemakers, CHAMPS is helping bring preventive healthcare closer to communities that need it most.
Now let’s hear from Aishwarya G and Kavya S, participants from BioWISE Cohort 1.
From Vijayapura, Aishwarya, daughter of a farmer, is now an MSc Microbiology graduate interning at Biocon, turning her aspirations into action.
Kavya, from Mysore, grew up watching her father run a small tea stall. Today, as an MSc Biotechnology graduate interning at IBAB, she is shaping her path in life sciences with determination.
Through BioWISE, both have gained hands-on exposure, built confidence, and moved closer to their goals.
BioWISE (Bio-Women In STEM Empowered), by Biocon Foundation with BeST Cluster and NCBS, supports women through mentorship, lab immersion, industry exposure, and career guidance.
Let’s listen to Dr Anupama Shetty, Mission Director, Biocon Foundation, as she shares her perspective on the expected outcomes of BioWISE (Bio-Women In STEM Empowered ) Cohort 1, an initiative by Biocon Foundation, in partnership with BeST Cluster and NCBS, supporting women from Tier 2 and 3 institutions as they transition into impactful careers in the life sciences.
Through mentorship, lab immersion and industry exposure, BioWISE is building a structured pathway for women to thrive as future scientists.
24/02/2026
Over the past year, our colleagues have had the privilege of volunteering with The Akshaya Patra Foundation — contributing time, energy, and heart to support children’s nutrition and education. From engaging at the Jigani kitchen and nearby schools to hands-on participation at our corporate office, 282 volunteers dedicated 716 hours to advance a shared mission.
These experiences go beyond volunteering — they deepen our understanding of large-scale meal operations, strengthen our connection with the communities we serve, and reinforce our belief that collective action drives real impact.
Thank you to the entire team at Biocon and Akshaya Patra for building a partnership rooted in purpose and compassion. We look forward to many more such meaningful engagements ahead.
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