Prin B V Bhide Foundation For Research, Innovation and Incubation

Our Service Portfolio

SPM’s Prin. B. V. Bhide Foundation for Research, Innovation & Incubation functions as a multidisciplinary research support and testing facility, committed to strengthening scientific validation, innovation, and translational research in AYUSH, life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and allied domains. Our services cater to students, research scholars, faculty members, academic institutions, healthcare organizations, MSMEs, herbal and pharmaceutical industries, and biotech startups.

All services are delivered by trained professionals using standardized protocols, ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, regulatory compliance, and ethical research practices.

Our Commitment

Prin. B. V. Bhide Foundation is committed to delivering scientifically robust, transparent, and timely services, bridging traditional knowledge systems with modern scientific tools. Through research-driven validation and innovation support, the Foundation strives to contribute to sustainable healthcare, entrepreneurship, and national development.

Organoleptic & Morphological Evaluation

This service provides preliminary authentication and quality assessment of raw materials, especially medicinal plants and natural products. Organoleptic evaluation includes examination of color, odor, taste, texture, and appearance, while morphological analysis involves detailed observation of plant parts and structural features. These assessments are crucial for detecting adulteration, substitution, and degradation, forming the foundation for further analytical testing and research validation.

Physico-Chemical Testing (As per AYUSH Standards)

Physico-chemical analysis ensures the quality, purity, and stability of raw materials and finished formulations. Parameters such as loss on drying, ash values, extractive values, pH, and solubility are evaluated following AYUSH and pharmacopeial standards. These tests are essential for regulatory documentation, formulation development, quality assurance, and academic research.

Phytochemical Analysis – Extraction, Qualitative & Quantitative Profiling

The foundation offers end-to-end phytochemical analysis, including extraction using appropriate solvents, qualitative screening for major phytoconstituent groups, and quantitative estimation of bioactive compounds. This service supports identification of active principles, formulation optimization, marker-based standardization, and evidence generation for traditional medicinal products and nutraceuticals.

Chromatographic & Instrumental Analysis (HPLC, UV-Vis, TLC, etc.)

Advanced chromatographic and instrumental techniques such as HPLC, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, and Thin Layer Chromatography are employed for compound separation, identification, purity testing, and quantitative estimation. These services play a vital role in quality control, stability studies, research publications, patent filing, and industrial product validation.

AYUSH Formulation Standardization

The foundation supports systematic standardization of classical and proprietary AYUSH formulations through scientific testing, documentation, and validation. This process ensures batch-to-batch consistency, safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance, facilitating smoother translation from traditional knowledge to evidence-based healthcare products.

Water Quality Analysis

Water quality analysis includes physical, chemical, and microbiological testing to assess suitability for laboratory use, formulation preparation, industrial processes, and potable applications. This service supports compliance with quality standards and promotes safe and sustainable practices in research and manufacturing.

Oil, Fats & Cosmetic Quality Testing

We provide specialized quality testing for oils, fats, and cosmetic formulations, including parameters related to purity, stability, and safety. These services are particularly beneficial for startups and industries working in personal care, wellness, herbal cosmetics, and value-added natural products.

Pharmaceutical Tablet & Capsule Testing

Tablet and capsule testing services include evaluation of hardness, friability, weight variation, disintegration, dissolution, and uniformity. These tests are essential for pharmaceutical research, formulation optimization, quality control, and compliance with pharmacopeial standards.

Microbial & Biological Analysis

Microbial and biological testing services assess microbial load, contamination, and biological safety of raw materials, formulations, water, and finished products. These analyses help ensure product safety, shelf-life stability, and adherence to regulatory and public health requirements.

Heavy Metal Analysis

Heavy metal analysis is conducted to detect and quantify toxic elements such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium. This service is critical for ensuring consumer safety, regulatory compliance, and global acceptance of herbal, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products.