Partnership establishes a cross-continental bridge between India and North Texas to support clinical research, translational science, and long-term global impact
BioNTX, the leading bioscience and healthcare innovation network in North Texas, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Indian Institute of Science Foundation (IISc Foundation). The IISc Foundation, headquartered in the United States, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers individuals and institutions to invest in the future of scientific innovation and education in India through its partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), one of India’s most prestigious research universities
bringing world-class innovation from IISc, focused on supporting global clinical research, medical education, and affordable healthcare innovation.
This agreement formalizes a collaborative framework to build long-term ties between the Indian and North Texas life sciences ecosystems. The MOU reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to accelerating translational research and driving innovation that improves healthcare access and outcomes for populations worldwide.
“BioNTX is proud to enter into this relationship with the Indian Institute of Science Foundation working closely with IISc an institution whose history, values, and vision for innovation align closely with our own, ” said Kathleen M. Otto-Rosenblum CEO of BioNTX. “This partnership reflects our mutual commitment to advancing science, equity, and impact through translational research and shared access to opportunity.”
Shared Vision for Healthcare Innovation
At the heart of this collaboration is a powerful alignment of values and strategic goals.
BioNTX envisions North Texas as a globally recognized bioscience corridor
where innovation, commercialization, and inclusive access to healthcare are
supported through cross-sector collaboration. Its mission is to build a strong,
resilient ecosystem that accelerates scientific discovery, supports
entrepreneurial growth, and expands healthcare innovation across borders.
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a global leader in research, engineering,
and now medicine. With the launch of its new TATA Medical School and the
Bagchi-Parthasarathy Hospital, IISc is pioneering an interdisciplinary model for
medical education that unites clinical training, basic science, MedTech
development, and translational research. Its mission is to improve the health of
the next seven billion people on the planet through innovation, empathy, and
access.
Together, BioNTX and IISc Foundation will work to create new opportunities for
research collaboration, bilateral knowledge sharing, and the development of healthcare
models that serve both local and global communities.
Key Collaboration Initiatives
Under the terms of the MOU, BioNTX and IISc Foundation will collaborate in the
following areas: Ecosystem Exchange and Delegation Support: BioNTX will host visiting
delegations from IISc and facilitate curated meetings with academic institutions,
MedTech companies, investors, and clinical research leaders in the United
States.
Strategic Communications: BioNTX will amplify the work and impact of IISc’s
medical and translational research efforts across its communications platforms,
including newsletters, podcasts, and ecosystem events.
Collaborative Programming: Both parties will co-develop high-impact events,
global symposia, and thought leadership platforms to accelerate the
development and accessibility of next-generation medical technologies.
“This partnership with BioNTX represents an important milestone in IISc Foundation’s
mission to expand IISc’s global collaborations in healthcare innovation,” said George
Brody, President of IISc Foundation. “We are committed to engaging with like-minded
institutions around the world to build new scientific frontiers and bring impactful,
affordable healthcare solutions to the populations that need them most.”
Looking Ahead
As an immediate next step, BioNTX will help facilitate communications around the
upcoming IISc delegation to North Texas. The visit will bring together regional leaders
across the biotech, MedTech, academic, and healthcare communities and will serve as
a launch point for future collaboration.
About BioNTX
BioNTX is the leading bioscience and healthcare innovation network for the North Texas
region. Anchored at Pegasus Park in Dallas, BioNTX convenes a diverse array of
stakeholders across life sciences, including startups, academic institutions, health
systems, venture capital, and global industry leaders. BioNTX serves as the voice and
catalyst for growth in biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and
biomanufacturing.
Learn more at www.biontx.org
About the Indian Institute of Science Foundation (IISc Foundation) and IISc
The IISc Foundation, headquartered in the United States, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization that empowers individuals and institutions to invest in the future of
scientific innovation and education in India through its partnership with the Indian
Institute of Science, one of India’s most prestigious research universities, bringing
world-class innovation from IISc, focused on supporting global clinical research,
medical education, and affordable healthcare innovation. The Indian Institute of Science
(IISc), established in 1909 through the vision and philanthropy of Jamsetji Tata, is
India’s premier research institution. Recognized as an Institution of Eminence by the
Government of India, IISc is a world leader in interdisciplinary research. Its new Medical
School and teaching hospital are designed to transform medical education and
healthcare through the integration of science, engineering, and clinical practice. With a
mission to impact the health of the world’s most underserved populations, IISc is
shaping the future of medicine in India and beyond.
Learn more at www.iisc.ac.in and www.isscfoundation.org
Media Contact
Eric Moore
Chief Communications Officer, BioNTX
emoore@biontx.org
972-679-6056
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