1st International Conference
on
Translational Research, Innovation and Bio-Entrepreneurship
(TRIBE-2026)
(30th -31st January 2026)
Organized by
DBT-BIRAC E-YUVA Center
Department of Biotechnology
School of Engineering and Technology
Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology University, Odisha, Gunupur
About the GIET University:
GIET University, Gunupur (formerly known as Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology) was established by “Vidya Bharati Educational Trust,” Gunupur, Odisha, India in the year 1997. Since inception, the Trust promotes Technical Education in India with a motto of providing Quality Education in a highly disciplined and conducive environment with International Standards. GIET University, Gunupur -A tranquil paradise, away from the noise and bustle of an urban area, surrounded by lush greenery and nestled in the beautiful foothills of eastern India. This is one of the most prestigious universities of India. It has come out as the top in eastern India because of many reasons: 26 years pioneering educational establishment and a great temple of learning, which has welcomed intellectual, cultural and social giants from the length and breadth of the country who left indelible footprints on the sands of time making GIET University a proud alma-mater. There are more than 3,780 students at GIET University, Gunupur with combination of graduates and postgraduates. High discipline: 100% ragging free environment with zero loss of working days and also 300+ top class faculty, attractive campus of 113.03 acres, incomparable infrastructure with 110 laboratories, 4 state-of-art workshop, 20 high end computer labs and 64 modern classrooms and 7 air conditioned auditoriums and best hostels having 2817 boarders of 12 boys hostel and 11 girls hostel with generator backup, Wi-Fi internet & 24hrs security system. Currently, university offers admissions to various UG, PG & Doctoral program in of various discipline and specialization like Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering. The Institute faculty members are highly dedicated to carrying out interdisciplinary researches and design-oriented projects in line with the mission and vision of the University.
About the BIRAC E-YUVA Center:
The E-YUVA Centre of GIET University, established in September 2021 and operational since December 2022 with the support of the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, is an emerging hub of innovation dedicated to shaping the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs. Situated at the foothills of the breathtaking Eastern Ghats, a region renowned for its rich biodiversity, indigenous knowledge systems, and ecological heritage, the Centre operates within GIET University, a globally oriented institution accredited by UGC, AICTE, NAAC, NBA, DBT, and DSIR. With strategic mentorship from the BIRAC BioNEST Bio-incubator at the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar), the Centre provides a comprehensive ecosystem that blends cutting-edge scientific training with entrepreneurship development. It offers competitive fellowships, research grants, industry-linked mentoring, startup-oriented workshops, innovation showcases, and direct exposure to India’s rapidly growing bio-innovation and incubation networks. Since becoming operational, the Centre has emerged as a vibrant Launchpad, supporting 48 student entrepreneurs, nurturing 43 E-YUVA Fellows and 5 advanced-level Innovation Fellows, facilitating the creation of 6 student-founded startups, empowering 25 women innovators, and enabling its fellows to secure over ₹50 lakh in competitive national grants. As a key component of India’s national biotechnology innovation mission, the E-YUVA Centre stands committed to inspiring young minds from rural and semi-urban regions to engage in translational research, solve real-world challenges, and build globally relevant, socially impactful bio-enterprises. It continues to position GIET University and the state of Odisha as an emerging hotspot for international collaboration, sustainable innovation, and future-ready biotechnology leadership.
About the Department of Biotechnology:
The Department of Biotechnology at GIET University, established in 2004, has grown into one of the region’s most distinguished centers for biotechnology education, research, and innovation. Offering B.Tech, M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs in Biotechnology, the department is strengthened by national initiatives such as the prestigious DBT-supported M.Sc. Biotechnology Program and the BIRAC-sponsored E-YUVA Centre, which together foster advanced research skills, innovation culture, and biotech entrepreneurship among students. With highly qualified faculty and state-of-the-art laboratories in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinstrumentation, Plant Tissue Culture, and Bioinformatics, the department provides hands-on training aligned with global scientific standards. The scope of biotechnology taught here spans healthcare applications—including diagnostic kit development, vaccines, therapeutics, and food safety—to frontier areas such as Medical Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, and Bioinformatics. Guided by its objectives to promote high-impact research and industry-oriented academics, the department aims to prepare students to address national and global challenges through scientific innovation. Driven by a clear vision to achieve excellence in sustainable agriculture, environment, healthcare, and entrepreneurship, and supported by a mission rooted in quality teaching, flexible curriculum, advanced research opportunities, and innovation-driven training, the Department of Biotechnology continues to shape future-ready biotechnologists capable of contributing meaningfully to science, society, and the global bioeconomy.
About the Conference:
TRIBE-2026, organized by BIRAC E-YUVA Center, GIET University and hosted by the Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering & Technology, GIET University, Gunupur, Odisha, India, is proudly presenting its first international edition, the International Conference on Translational Research, Innovation and Bio-Entrepreneurship, scheduled to be held on 30–31 January 2026. The conference is conceptualized as a multidisciplinary biotechnology and life-science–oriented event aimed at bringing together academic scientists, faculty members, research scholars, industry experts, healthcare professionals, technology developers, entrepreneurs, innovators, government representatives, and students working across the diverse domains of biotechnology. The objective of TRIBE-2025 is to provide a premier platform for national and international collaboration, enabling participants from universities, industries, startups, and research institutions in India and abroad to exchange knowledge, share emerging research, and foster innovation-driven partnerships. Supported by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, the conference emphasizes the translation of fundamental discoveries into real-world applications and the promotion of technology-driven bio-entrepreneurship. TRIBE-2025 particularly focuses on advancing innovations in Healthcare & Biomedical Technologies, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems, Industrial & Environmental Biotechnology, and the Blue Economy & Aquaculture. In addition, a pre-conference workshop titled “Translational Readiness and Market Discovery” will equip early-stage researchers and budding entrepreneurs with skills in technology translation, validation, and commercialization. The conference ultimately aims to accelerate scientific impact, support startup ecosystems, and build a sustainable, innovation-led bioeconomy for the future.
Scope of the Conference: Theme and sub-themes
1. Healthcare and Biomedical Innovation
Infectious disease surveillance & diagnostics
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Zoonotic diseases & One Health biotechnology
Public health technologies & outbreak management
AI/ML applications in drug discovery & biomedical innovation
Genomics, proteomics & multi-omics integration
Systems biology & computational modelling
Data-driven solutions for healthcare
· Crop improvement, molecular breeding & trait development
· Biofertilizers, biopesticides & microbial solutions for farming
· Food safety, functional foods & nutraceutical biotechnology
· Smart agriculture, precision farming & data-enabled agri-solutions
Data-driven solutions and AI/ML applications for agriculture
· Fermentation technology & bioprocess engineering
· Biopolymers, biomaterials & industrial enzymes
· Waste-to-value conversion & circular bioeconomy models
· Environmental monitoring, biosensors & bioremediation technologies
Data-driven solutions and AI/ML applications for environment
· Fish health, diagnostics & aquatic microbiome studies
· Marine bioresources, marine natural products & high-value compounds
· Sustainable aquaculture technologies for coastal and inland ecosystems
· Innovations supporting India’s Blue Economy growth
Data-driven solutions and AI/ML applications for Aquaculture
Important Dates:
Activities
Submission of the Abstract
Acceptance of Abstract Notification
Submission of Full Paper
Acceptance of Full Paper Notification
Registration (Early Bird)
Registration (General)
Deadlines
15th December, 2025
20th December, 2025
31st December, 2025
15th January, 2026
1st- 15th December, 2025
15th - 31st December, 2025
Committee Members
Chief Patrons
Prof (Dr.) Satya Prakash Panda, President, GIET University, India
Prof (Dr.) Chandra Dhwaj Panda, Vice President, GIET University, India
Prof (Dr.) Jagadish Panda, Director General, GIET University, India
Patrons
Dr. Lalit Mohan Patnaik, Pro-Chancellor, GIET University, India
Dr. A. V. N. L. Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, GIET University, India
Dr. N. V. Jagannadha Rao, Registrar, GIET University, India
Convener
Dr. Manoja Das, Associate Professor, HoD, Department of Biotechnology, GIET University, India
Co-Convener
Dr. Diptikanta Acharya, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, GIET University, India
Dr. B. Rabi Prasad, Assistant Professor, HoD, School of Sciences, GIET University, India
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Sudipta Maity, Center Coordiator, BIRAC E-YUVA Center, GIET University, India
Conference Organizing Committee Members:
1. Dr. Swastik Behera (Member Secretary), Assistant Professor, School of Sciences, GIET University, India
2. Dr. Namita Panigrahi, Assistant Professor, School of Sciences, GIET University, India
3. Dr. Y. Aparna, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, GIET University, India
4. Ms. Sgarika Satpaty, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, GIET University, India
5. Ms. Anwesha Jena, Assistant Professor, School of Sciences, GIET University, India
6. Ms. Anjali Panigrahi, BIRAC Innovation Fellow, BRAC E-YUVA Center, GIET University, India
About Pre Conference Workshop:
The pre-conference workshop of TRIBE 2026, titled “Translational Readiness and Market Discovery”, is designed to equip early-stage researchers, innovators, and student entrepreneurs with essential skills for transforming laboratory breakthroughs into market-ready solutions. The workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of technology translation, need identification, problem–solution mapping, customer discovery, and market validation. Experts from BIRAC-supported incubators, industry leaders, regulatory specialists, and experienced biotech entrepreneurs will guide participants through hands-on activities, case studies, and interactive sessions. This workshop aims to build a strong foundation in innovation thinking, product development pathways, intellectual property strategy, and funding opportunities—enabling young minds to confidently navigate the journey from research to commercialization in the biotechnology sector.
Publication Opportunities:
Selected Paper will published in following Journal after peer review process. Best Paper Award will be given for Best Selected Publication with outcome based research
Publication Opportunities:
Selected Paper will published in following Journal after peer review process. Best Paper Award will be given for Best Selected Publication with outcome based research
Submission Process: Authors must submit their manuscripts with their Microsoft CMT login using the submission Link
Information for Authors: Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research work, as well as industrial practice reports. Simultaneous submission to other publication venues is not permitted. In accordance with publication house policy, submitted manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism. Instances of alleged misconduct will be handled according to the Publication Services and Product Board Operations Manual.
Note on use of AI: The use of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in an article (including but not limited to text, figures, images, and code) shall be disclosed in the acknowledgments section of any article submitted to a publication house. The AI system used shall be identified, and specific sections of the article that use AI-generated content shall be identified and accompanied by a brief explanation regarding the level at which the AI system was used to generate the content.
Submission Guidelines:
Authors are required to submit their manuscripts using Microsoft CMT by clicking here.
· Please ensure that your manuscript adheres to the specified length requirement of 10 pages, following the Springer Conference format guidelines. You can download the template from this link.
· The submission of manuscripts should be done in PDF format only.
· All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous review process. Acceptance decisions will be made based on criteria including quality, originality, technical content, and relevance to the conference's theme.
· Every paper submitted to TRIBE-2026 will undergo plagiarism detection using anti-plagiarism software prior to review. Papers found to not meet the plagiarism policy may be desk-rejected without further review.
· Only registered and presented papers will be forwarded to Springer for inclusion in the Springer Series. It is important to note that Springer 'No Show' policy will be enforced, whereby papers that are not presented at the conference will not be eligible for inclusion.
· TRIBE-2026 strictly prohibits authors from altering their details or the sequence of authors once a manuscript has been submitted.
Email & Website:
Conference Email: tribeconf2026@gmail.com (for all submissions and Correspondence)
Conference Website: https://www.gietu.com/tribe-2026 (Kindly visit for any update)
Contact:
Dr. Manoja Das
Convener
Conference Committee
Whatsapp: +919437771065
Email: hodbiotech@giet.edu
Dr. B. Rabi Prasad
Co-Convener
Conference Committee
Whatsapp: +919937620585
Email: brabiprasad@giet.edu
Dr. Diptikanta Acharya
Co-Convener
Conference Committee
Whatsapp: +919437400134
Email: dkacharya@giet.edu
Dr. Sudipta Maity
Organizing Secretary
Conference Committee
Whatsapp: +917205232542
Email: drsudiptamaity@giet.edu
