{"id":4983,"date":"2026-03-11T06:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T06:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mstm.app\/sfe\/?page_id=4983"},"modified":"2026-03-11T06:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T06:55:13","slug":"i-connect-business-meet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mstm.app\/sfe\/i-connect-business-meet\/","title":{"rendered":"i-Connect: Business Meet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>i-Connect Business Meet<\/strong> is a flagship translational initiative of the <strong>Society for Ethnopharmacology, India (SFE-India)<\/strong>, launched in <strong>2023<\/strong> to address a persistent gap between <strong>academic research and industrial application<\/strong> in ethnopharmacology and traditional-medicine sciences. The platform is designed to enable the translation of India\u2019s extensive medicinal-plant and traditional-knowledge research into <strong>scientifically validated, scalable, and globally compliant products and enterprises<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Aligned with national priorities such as <strong>Viksit Bharat<\/strong> and <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong>, i-Connect positions ethnopharmacology as a driver of India\u2019s evolving <strong>herbal and natural-product bioeconomy<\/strong>, while ensuring ethical sourcing, regulatory readiness, and sustainability.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mission and Vision:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mission<\/strong><br \/>\nTo create a collaborative ecosystem connecting academia, industry, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, accelerating the translation of traditional-medicine knowledge into <strong>evidence-based, commercially viable, and globally competitive innovations<\/strong>, guided by integrity, inclusiveness, and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vision<\/strong><br \/>\nTo position India as a global hub for <strong>traditional-medicine-based innovation and bio-entrepreneurship<\/strong>, where every medicinal plant, formulation, and product reflects scientific validation, ethical sourcing, and Indian excellence.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Strategic Pillars<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Evidence<\/strong> \u2013 Rigorous pharmacological, preclinical, and clinical validation to strengthen global credibility<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entrepreneurship<\/strong> \u2013 Empowering start-ups and MSMEs through mentorship, funding access, and regulatory guidance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainability<\/strong> \u2013 Biodiversity conservation, fair trade, green chemistry, and traceable supply chains<\/li>\n<li><strong>Globalization<\/strong> \u2013 Alignment with <strong>WHO, EU, and USFDA<\/strong> regulatory pathways to expand international market access<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong> \u2013 Building next-generation expertise through training and cross-disciplinary collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Core Objectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bridge academia and industry through translational research<\/li>\n<li>Foster ethnopharmacology-based entrepreneurship and MSMEs<\/li>\n<li>Promote evidence-based practices and data transparency<\/li>\n<li>Enhance regulatory readiness (AYUSH, FSSAI, and global frameworks)<\/li>\n<li>Integrate sustainability across herbal value chains<\/li>\n<li>Enable global competitiveness of Indian botanicals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Key Verticals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extract Manufacturers and Exporters<\/strong> \u2013 Quality, traceability, and global trade<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs)<\/strong> \u2013 Sustainable cultivation and farmer empowerment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start-ups and Entrepreneurship<\/strong> \u2013 Translating research into enterprise<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASU Drug Manufacturing<\/strong> \u2013 Quality systems, compliance, and modernization<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutraceuticals and Ayurveda \u0100h\u0101r<\/strong> \u2013 Preventive health and food-as-medicine<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical and Regulatory Affairs<\/strong> \u2013 Clinical validation, safety, and trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What i-Connect 2026 Offers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Industry\u2013academia partnerships and technology-transfer opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Insights from national and international experts<\/li>\n<li>Start-up pavilions, investor roundtables, and mentorship platforms<\/li>\n<li>Policy dialogue and global exposure through <strong>SFE-India \u00d7 ISE<\/strong> networks<\/li>\n<li>Contributions to national initiatives, including the <strong>Indian Botanicals 2030 Roadmap<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>A Movement Beyond a Meeting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>i-Connect 2026<\/strong>, hosted at <strong>NIPER, Mohali<\/strong>, is more than a business meet. It is a <strong>mission-driven movement<\/strong> that transforms traditional knowledge into <strong>sustainable, evidence-based healthcare solutions and enterprises<\/strong>, reinforcing India\u2019s leadership in ethnopharmacology, natural-product sciences, and responsible bio-innovation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #0b2a5b; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 30px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/jourdata.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/sfe\/i-Connect.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Details on i-connect Program<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The i-Connect Business Meet is a flagship translational initiative of the Society for Ethnopharmacology, India (SFE-India), launched in 2023 to address a persistent gap between academic research and industrial application in ethnopharmacology and traditional-medicine sciences. 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