Dr. Purnima Sharma, MD, BCIL was invited for a Roundtable Discussion on “Positioning Gujarat as Bioeconomy Hub” organized as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference-Central Gujarat 2026 on 29th June 2026. She emphasised that building a thriving bioeconomy extends beyond R&D, requiring timely IP management and efficient technology transfer for bridging the gap between scientific excellence and commercialization. The event was graced by Shri Arjunbhai Modhwadia, Minister of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, Smt. P. Bharathi, IAS, Secretary to the Government, Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat, Ms. S. Aparna, IAS, Retd, CEO & Chairperson, Executive Committee, Gujarat Rajya Institution for Transformation (GRIT), Shri. Digvijaysinh Jadeja, IAS, Mission Director, Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission and other key stakeholders.