Dr. Priyankana Mukherjee — CEO

AVP & Head BioNEST at IKP Knowledge Park, Bangalore Dec-2018-present Responsible for managing laboratory for Medtech/Biotech startups and entrepreneurs Link to BioNEST lab. Conduct training programs, mentorship meetings and networking sessions for startups Conducting progress review meetings. Support startups with regulatory support via IKP Global Regulatory Forum. Responsible for managing Grand Challenges Exploration Award (gce-india.org) This initiative is aimed to encourage and nurture innovation in areas that impact global health. • Challenge determination • Coordinate application evaluation • Selection and grant management • Contact finalisation • Scientific and financial review Manager BioNEST laboratory at IKP Knowledge Park, Bangalore Nov 2017-Nov 2018 • Set up a 1000 Sq ft wet laboratory facility in 4 months • Procurement of laboratory equipment (50 equipment) • Designing the layout and laboratory furniture • Coordinating with contractor for civil works and furnishing • On-boarding Startups (Contract and pricing negotiation) • Support with fundraising/ term negotiation / pitching • Publicity and event management for BioNEST program Grants Management and Fundraising (3years experience) • Managed both pre and post-award grants. • Responsible for curating detailed database of upcoming funding opportunities. • Responsible for Pre-submissions grant advice, proposal development, proofreading, budgeting, due diligence for grant submission and tracking the grants. • Worked on fundraising pitch and presentations for individual donors and national & international foundations. • Communications lead for producing brochure, reports and press releases for various external stakeholders. • Managed key communication links with the officials at major offices.. • Facilitated interactions with campus researchers working on different programs. • Responsible for negotiation and drafting of upto 40 agreements and MoU's with corporate and foundations. • Digital social media manager and press contact for funding agency/donor related communications

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare and Biotechnology professional with expertise in grants and project management.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 12 yrs 6 mos