At the 6th BioAgTech World Congress & Expo 2025, Ms. Sandeepa Kanitkar, Managing Director of Kan Biosys, was conferred with the Global BioAgTech Tenacious Business Leader Award 2025 in recognition of her unwavering leadership, entrepreneurial resilience, and transformative impact in advancing sustainable biological agriculture in India and globally.

A pioneering woman entrepreneur in the BioAgTech sector, Ms. Kanitkar has led Kan Biosys with remarkable determination, building it from a bold vision into a globally recognized enterprise at the forefront of microbial and biological farming solutions. Over the years, she has driven the development and commercialization of advanced technologies—including microbial consortia, soil health restoration techniques, and precision fermentation platforms—that have empowered thousands of farmers to shift toward regenerative, eco-friendly farming practices.

Under her leadership, Kan Biosys has established a strong innovation pipeline and forged partnerships across India and international markets, promoting sustainable alternatives to chemical inputs while enhancing agricultural productivity and profitability. Ms. Kanitkar’s focus on farmer-centric innovation, research-backed formulations, and real-world applications has significantly contributed to India’s emergence as a BioAg leader.

Her journey is marked by perseverance in the face of challenges, strategic foresight, and a deep-rooted belief in the intersection of science and soil. As one of the few women to helm a high-growth company in a traditionally male-dominated agri-inputs sector, she has broken barriers and inspired a new generation of agri-entrepreneurs—particularly women—to lead with purpose and courage.

Beyond enterprise building, Ms. Kanitkar has actively participated in global discussions on sustainable agriculture, representing India’s innovations on prominent platforms and contributing to thought leadership around climate-smart farming, soil microbiome management, and biological input policy frameworks.

The Global BioAgTech Tenacious Business Leader Award was presented during the Gala Night at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel in New Delhi, as part of the 6th BioAgTech World Congress organized by Global BioAg Linkages (GBL). The recognition celebrates her journey as a tenacious leader—transforming challenges into opportunities and proving that resilience and commitment to sustainability can create deep, scalable impact in the global food and farming ecosystem.

This award further cements her legacy as a changemaker whose leadership continues to redefine the contours of modern agriculture through innovation, inclusivity, and integrity.