What did Granules India inaugurate at IIT Hyderabad?

Granules India inaugurated two advanced Centres of Excellence at IIT Hyderabad: one for peptide development and another for particle engineering.

How will the Granules Center of Excellence for Particle Engineering help?

This center will advance polymorph research, material science, and novel drug delivery systems, aiming to create proprietary technologies for regulated markets.

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Granules India Launches Pharma Innovation Hubs at IIT Hyderabad

Q: What is the Ascelis Center of Excellence for Peptide Development?

It is Granules India's first development and characterisation facility in India for cosmetic, therapeutic, and pharmaceutical peptides, collaborating with their Swiss R&D.

1 Dec, 2025

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Granules India inaugurated two advanced Centres of Excellence at IIT Hyderabad.
One center focuses on developing cosmetic, therapeutic, and pharmaceutical peptides.
The other center advances polymorph research and novel drug delivery systems.

Granules India Launches Pharma Innovation Hubs at IIT Hyderabad

Granules India has significantly boosted its pharmaceutical innovation capabilities with the inauguration of two advanced Centres of Excellence at the Technology Research Park of IIT Hyderabad. These state-of-the-art facilities, established on Monday, December 1, 2025, are poised to drive significant advancements in the pharmaceutical sector.

The Ascelis Center of Excellence for Peptide Development and Characterisation, operating under Granules' CDMO arm, Ascelis Peptides, will spearhead the development of peptides for cosmetic, therapeutic, and pharmaceutical uses. This facility marks Ascelis' first development and characterisation center in India, equipped with advanced analytical tools to characterize peptide structures and processes, aiming to reduce reliance on external partners.