The Society for Biotechnologists (India) is an association of eminent Biotechnologists, Students, Academicians, Doctors, Industrialists and Professionals working in relation with Biotechnology. It is dedicated to the advancement of Biotechnology, specifically to unite Scientists, Academicians, Clinicians, Industrialists and Students.

SBTI serves as liaison between the various specialized fields of theoretical and applied Biotechnology. It promotes the exchange of scientific information through workshops, meetings and publications, in such areas as Recombinant DNA technology, Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, Industrial Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Medical Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Aquatic Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Bioprocess Technology, Stem cell research and Nanotechnology.

With a membership of 1151, 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 it functions as a nonprofit organization. The Society maintains its national headquarters in Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin-682 022, Kerala, India.