The Next Gene Awards

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Saturday

19th Sept 2026

Masters' Union Campus

DLF Cyberpark

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The Next Gene Awards

Celebrating the minds advancing the future of biosciences.

The Next Gene Awards trophy

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Meet the Jury

A distinguished panel of researchers, healthcare leaders, industry experts, founders, and academicians evaluating the most impactful contributions across biosciences.

Pratham Mittal

Founder,
Masters' Union & Tetr

Manoj Kohli

Former CEO & MD,
Airtel

Pankaj Bansal

Founder,
PeopleStrong

Vivek Gambhir

Former CEO,
Boat

Agam

Founder,
Absolute Foods

Pratham Mittal

Founder,
Masters' Union & Tetr

Manoj Kohli

Former CEO & MD,
Airtel

Pankaj Bansal

Founder,
PeopleStrong

Vivek Gambhir

Former CEO,
Boat

Agam

Founder,
Absolute Foods

Pratham Mittal

Founder,
Masters' Union & Tetr

Manoj Kohli

Former CEO & MD,
Airtel

Pankaj Bansal

Founder,
PeopleStrong

Vivek Gambhir

Former CEO,
Boat

Agam

Founder,
Absolute Foods

The Next Gene Awards

Kalam Medal For Individual Excellence

  • Genomic Science
  • Translational Innovation
  • Gene Engineering
  • Young Geneticist
  • Genetic Discovery

Kalam Medal For Institutional Excellence

  • Genomic Innovation
  • Biomanufacturing
  • Precision Medicine
  • Life Sciences Research
  • Public Health Genomics

Kalam Medal For Individual Excellence

  • Genomic Science
  • Translational Innovation
  • Gene Engineering
  • Young Geneticist
  • Genetic Discovery

FAQs

Researchers, founders, clinicians, healthcare innovators, institutions, organisations, students, and academic professionals making significant contributions to biosciences.
Simply fill out the nomination form, select the appropriate award category, and complete the nomination process.
Nominations are open across multiple categories, including innovation, research, biotechnology, healthcare, sustainability, startups, manufacturing, and student excellence.
All nominations are reviewed by a distinguished jury comprising researchers, healthcare leaders, industry experts, founders, and academicians.
The awards honour individuals and organisations driving meaningful impact across biosciences, biotechnology, healthcare, genomics, and life sciences through innovation and scientific advancement.