Research & Innovation

Nexgen Innovation Centre(NIC)

Our DSIR-recognized in-house R&D facility is where the next generation of aquaculture nutrition is being created - combining science, technology, and deep field knowledge.

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DSIR-Recognized In-House R&D Unit

Recognition

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15+

Scientists & Nutritionists

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3+

Patents Filed

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12+

Research Publications

About NIC

Where Science Meets
the Pond

The Nexgen Innovation Centre (NIC), established in 2019, is Deepak Nexgen Feeds' dedicated aquaculture feed research facility. Recognized by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India, NIC represents our commitment to continuous innovation in aquaculture nutrition.

Our team of 15+ scientists, nutritionists, and aquaculture specialists work on cutting-edge research - from sustainable ingredient substitution to probiotic development and feed processing technology optimization.

Novel ingredient research & ingredient substitutionPrecision nutrition for aquaculture speciesProbiotic & biotech product developmentFeed processing technology optimizationEnvironmental sustainability in aquafeedFarmer productivity research & advisory

Nexgen Innovation Centre (NIC)

DSIR-Recognized In-House R&D Unit

Established 2019 ยท Bommuluru, Andhra Pradesh

15+

Scientists

3+

Patents

12+

Publications

5

Specialized Labs

Facilities

World-Class Laboratory Infrastructure

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Proximate Analysis Lab

NIR spectroscopy, moisture, protein, fat, fiber analysis for every production batch

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Amino Acid & Nutritional Lab

HPLC-based amino acid profiling, vitamin assays, mineral content analysis

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Microbiology Lab

Microbial safety testing, probiotic culture development, pathogen detection

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Feed Technology Lab

Pellet durability, water stability, buoyancy, and sinking rate optimization

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Test Pond Facility

On-site freshwater and brackish water ponds for live feed trials and growth studies

Current Research

Active Research Projects

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Development of low-fishmeal vannamei shrimp feed using plant-protein sources

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Multi-strain probiotic consortium for improved FCR and disease resistance

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Insect meal (BSFL) integration as sustainable protein source in fish feed

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Precision microencapsulation of vitamins for extended shelf-life feed

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AI-driven feed formulation optimization models

Collaborate with NIC

We welcome research collaborations with universities, fisheries institutions, ingredient suppliers, and government bodies. Let's innovate together.