Empowering Humans in the Digital Age
Fostering a human-centric, sustainable, and resilient industrial future.
About the Industry 5.0 Centre
The Centre for Industry 5.0 Innovation at Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC) is redefining the future of industrial innovation by placing humans at the core of advanced manufacturing and technology development. Moving beyond automation-led Industry 4.0, the Centre focuses on human–machine collaboration, sustainability, resilience, and societal impact.
What We Do
BBC supports startups, researchers, and industry partners in developing next-generation, human-centric solutions by integrating cutting-edge digital technologies with advanced manufacturing infrastructure. The Centre acts as a convergence platform where innovation meets responsibility, enabling scalable, ethical, and sustainable industrial growth.
Thrust Areas
Driving innovation for a human-centric industry.
Human-Centric Manufacturing
We promote technologies that prioritize human well-being, creativity, and collaboration. The Centre supports the development of collaborative robots (cobots), ergonomic manufacturing systems, and intelligent tools that augment human skills rather than replace them.
Sustainable Industries
BBC enables startups to design environmentally responsible and resource-efficient industrial solutions aligned with circular economy principles. The Centre supports innovation in sustainable materials, energy-efficient processes, and low-waste manufacturing systems.
Resilient Supply Chains
We support the creation of robust, transparent, and adaptive supply chains using AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies. These solutions improve traceability, risk mitigation, and real-time decision-making across industrial ecosystems.
Consultation Services
Expert guidance for Industry 5.0 adoption.
Digital Transformation
Sustainability Strategy
Innovation Audits
Comprehensive Support
Comprehensive support tailored to accelerate your innovation journey from ideation to market success.
Mentoring
Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre offers expert mentoring to guide climate tech and sustainability startups from idea to scale.
Funding and Investment Support
We connect innovators with grants, investors, and funding opportunities to accelerate growth.
Technical Assistance
BBC provides access to technical expertise, infrastructure, and laboratories to advance product development.
Incubation Program
Our structured incubation programs support startups with end-to-end ecosystem enablement.
Research Collaboration Support
We facilitate collaborations with academic and research institutions to drive innovation and validation.
Business & Market Linkages
BBC enables strong industry connections to help startups access markets and customers.
International Market Access
We support global market entry through international partnerships and networks.
Legal Compliance
BBC assists startups with legal frameworks to ensure smooth business operations.
Regulatory Compliance
We guide innovators through regulatory pathways critical for climate and sustainability technologies.
Co-working Space
BBC offers a vibrant co-working environment designed to foster collaboration and innovation.