Innovation Ecosystem
Backed by AIC-GKVK — Built for the Long Term
XiliHerb is proudly associated with the Agri-Innovation Centre (AIC) and the University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore innovation ecosystem.
Access to mentorship, research networks, startup infrastructure, and innovation-driven communities plays an important role in strengthening our long-term technology and sustainability vision.
Top agri-innovation incubator, Bangalore
Selected for AIC incubation programme
Research & Mentorship
Access to academic research networks and experienced innovation mentors within the agri-tech space.
Innovation Environment
Purpose-built startup infrastructure designed for deep-tech and agri-biotech innovation journeys.
Technical Guidance
Expert support across technology development, process validation, and ecosystem collaboration.
Sustainability Networks
Exposure to sustainability-focused innovation communities and global bio-based industry networks.
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A $1.3B Market India Currently Imports Entirely
Global demand for xylitol is growing at 6% annually. India produces virtually none domestically — importing almost entirely from China and Europe. XiliHerb is building the domestic alternative.
~$1.3B
global market size · 2024
Xylitol used across food, oral care & pharma industries
6%
CAGR through 2030
Driven by clean-label and sugar-reduction trends globally
~100%
India's import dependency
No domestic bio-based xylitol producer exists at scale
India generates 30M+ tonnes of corn cob residues annually — most burned in open fields. XiliHerb converts this into the same high-purity xylitol currently imported at a premium.
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Building Meaningful Innovation Through Collaboration
We believe meaningful innovation is built through collaboration, shared learning, and ecosystem partnerships.
Research Collaborators
University labs and independent researchers working on biomass or ingredient science
Open for partnership enquiries
- Biomass Research Partnerships
- Academic Innovation Network
- Bio-Based Research Alliances
- Scientific Collaboration Ecosystem
Agricultural Partners
FPOs and sourcing networks in corn-growing regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra
Open for partnership enquiries
- Agricultural Sourcing Networks
- Regional Farmer Partnerships
- Sustainable Feedstock Networks
- Corn Supply Collaborations
Investors
Seed and pre-Series A investors aligned with deep-tech and agri-biotech
Open for partnership enquiries
- Agri-Biotech Investor Network
- Early-Stage Innovation Capital
- Biotech Growth Investors
- Bioeconomy Investment Ecosystem
Industry Partners
Food, pharma, and FMCG companies seeking natural ingredient supply alternatives
Open for partnership enquiries
- Natural Ingredient Partnerships
- Sustainable Supply Alliances
- FMCG Innovation Partners
- Industrial Ingredient Collaborations
AI & Data Science
AI researchers, computational biologists, and data teams working on bioconversion process development
Open for partnership enquiries
- Enzyme Activity Modelling
- Yield Prediction Research
- Sustainable Process Optimisation
- Bioconversion Data Pipelines
As we continue to strengthen our technology direction, we remain open to partnerships aligned with our long-term vision for sustainable bio-based innovation.