These programs introduce learners to the interdisciplinary field of the bioeconomy — where biology, technology, and policy converge to create sustainable economic growth. They emphasize circular bio-based systems, green innovation, biotechnology, and bioenergy policy aligned with global sustainability transitions.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory and Awareness-Level Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to the Bioeconomy | 1 Week | Online | Understand bioeconomy concepts, drivers, and global trends | Foundational knowledge | Quiz | ₹2,000 / $25 | Policy & industry |
| Sustainable Biomass and Bioenergy Systems | 1 Week | Online | Explore biomass-based energy production and sustainability | Energy literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Energy & agriculture |
| Biotechnology and Sustainable Innovation | 1 Week | Online | Learn how biotechnology supports the bioeconomy | Innovation overview | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | R&D & biotech sector |
| Circular Bioeconomy Principles | 1 Week | Online | Understand circularity within biobased value chains | Systems thinking | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Industry & environment |
| Policy and Governance of the Bioeconomy | 1 Week | Online | Explore global and national bioeconomy frameworks | Policy insight | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Government & development |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Sector-Specific Training)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Bioenergy and Biorefineries | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn sustainable production from biomass and waste | Process design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Energy & industry |
| Green Biotechnology and Innovation Policy | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore biotech applications in sustainable agriculture | Innovation & policy | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Agri & R&D sectors |
| Bioeconomy Value Chains and Markets | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand market systems for bioproducts and services | Market analysis | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Business & trade |
| Bio-based Materials and Green Chemistry | 2 Weeks | Online | Study development of bioplastics, biofuels, and green chemicals | Product innovation | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Manufacturing & R&D |
| Bioeconomy and Sustainable Rural Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore how bio-based strategies foster local economies | Community planning | Policy brief | ₹3,500 / $40 | Rural development |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Cross-Sectoral Focus)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Bioeconomy Policy and Sustainable Development | 1 Month | Online | Study policy approaches driving the bioeconomy | Policy formulation | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy & governance |
| Circular Bioeconomy and Waste Valorization | 1 Month | Online | Learn conversion of organic waste to bio-based products | Resource recovery | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Industry & agriculture |
| Bioenergy Systems and Low-Carbon Transition | 1 Month | Online | Analyze renewable energy policy and technologies | Technical analysis | Case project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Energy & environment |
| Bioproducts, Bioinnovation, and Market Strategy | 1 Month | Online | Explore product innovation, branding, and market integration | Product development | Business plan | ₹7,000 / $85 | Green business |
| Governance of Biotechnology and Bioethics | 1 Month | Online | Understand bioethics and responsible research frameworks | Ethics analysis | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Research & regulation |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced and Applied Professional Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Bioeconomy Strategy and Policy | 3 Months | Online | Design strategies for national and regional bioeconomy frameworks | Policy design | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Government & academia |
| Bioindustrial Systems and Green Innovation | 3 Months | Online | Explore scaling up of bio-based industrial systems | Process innovation | Research project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Industry & R&D |
| Bioenergy Transitions and Climate Policy | 3 Months | Online | Study interlinkages between bioenergy and decarbonization | Climate-energy analysis | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Energy & policy |
| Bioeconomy and Sustainable Food Systems | 3 Months | Online | Integrate bioeconomy models with agri-food sustainability | Food systems design | Case report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Agriculture & food |
| Bioinnovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 Months | Online | Develop business models for bio-based products | Entrepreneurship | Business project | ₹12,000 / $150 | MSMEs & startups |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive and Interdisciplinary Diplomas)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Bioeconomy and Sustainable Development | 6 Months | Online | Integrate bioeconomy strategies with sustainability policy | Policy synthesis | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Policy & development |
| Diploma in Circular Bioeconomy and Industrial Symbiosis | 6 Months | Online | Apply circular principles to bio-based value chains | System integration | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Industry & R&D |
| Diploma in Bioenergy, Climate, and Resource Transitions | 6 Months | Online | Analyze the role of bioenergy in low-carbon economies | Energy modelling | Project | ₹28,000 / $325 | Energy & infrastructure |
| Diploma in Green Biotechnology and Innovation Policy | 6 Months | Online | Examine innovation systems and governance of biotechnology | R&D strategy | Report | ₹27,000 / $320 | Research & governance |
| Diploma in Bioeconomy Entrepreneurship and Green Markets | 6 Months | Online | Build and scale bio-based enterprises and market strategies | Business leadership | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | MSMEs & green business |
Common Features Across All Courses
- STRATI-certified and aligned with OECD Bioeconomy Framework and SDGs 2, 7, 9, 12, 13, and 15
- Case-based learning with examples from EU, ASEAN, and South Asia bioeconomy transitions
- Industry and policy expert sessions on bioenergy, bioproducts, and biotechnology
- Capstone projects promoting sustainable resource management and innovation
- Membership in STRATI’s Bioeconomy Policy and Innovation Network (BPIN)
- Pathways to research collaboration, consulting, and bio-based startup incubatio
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships