Society for Biotechnologists (India) is an association of eminent Biotechnologists, Students, Academicians, Doctors, Industrialists and Professionals working in relation with Biotechnology. The Society is dedicated to the advancement of Biotechnology especially to unite scientists, students, academicians, doctors, industrialists and professionals. The Society also serve as a link between various specialized fields of theoretical and applied Biotechnology and promote the exchange of scientific information through workshops, conferences and publications in emerging areas of biotechnology.

With a membership of more than 3000 with more than 900 life members and 17 honorary members, SBTI maintains an atmosphere of friendliness and cordiality that is evident at the annual meetings and special conferences. The Society was formed and registered in 1995 (Registration No. ER. 57/95) and functions as a non-profit organization. The Society maintains its national headquarters in Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin-682 022, Kerala, India.