Kochi, June 15 -- Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), in collaboration with the Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV), has extended the application deadline for its national-level Virology Innovation Cohort programme to June 20.

The six-month innovation programme is aimed at supporting startups and innovators working in the fields of virology, emerging infectious diseases, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

According to KSUM, the cohort offers a comprehensive platform that combines scientific mentorship, product development assistance, access to sector-specific incubation facilities, and exposure to the startup ecosystem.

Participants will also have opportunities to adopt validated technologies developed by IAV through technology transfer mec...