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KSUM extends deadline for Virology Innovation Cohort applications to June 20

Kochi, June 15 (UNI) Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), in collaboration with the Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV), has extended the application deadline for its national-level Virology Innovation Cohort programme to June 20.
The six-month innovation programme is aimed at supporting startups and innovators working in the fields of virology, emerging infectious diseases, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
According to KSUM, the cohort offers a comprehensive platform that combines scientific mentorship, product development assistance, access to sector-specific incubation facilities, and exposure to the startup ecosystem.
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