Herbalife India and IIT Madras signed an agreement to create a Centre of Excellence on cell fermentation at IIT Madras Research Park.
Herbalife India's CSR funds India's first plant cell fermentation R&D hub, targeting sustainable herbal biomass and high‑value phytochemicals.
The Centre will offer state‑of‑the‑art equipment, enable technology transfer, skill development, IP creation and spin‑off start‑ups, benefiting students, researchers and industry professionals.
Operations start June 2026, aiming to cut import dependence and strengthen India's bio‑based manufacturing role in health and wellness.