The idea
What Delta Botanicals and Research Pvt. Ltd. set out to solve.
India's first government cannabis genetics research grant since 1985
Founded 2018 Bhubaneswar; co-founder Dr. Gary Starr MD (US-trained physician); grew up in Odisha; studied at Blue Mountains Hotel School Australia; returned 2009; pioneer of India cannabis regulatory framework; GoHemp senior advisor; developing hemp seed varieties for Indian conditions (Himalaya + Odisha phenotypes)
The turning point
The Lemon Ideas connection.
Vikramm competed in Innopreneurs Season 7 and finished in the Top 100, pitching Delta Botanicals and Research Pvt. Ltd. to mentors, investors and the wider Lemon Ideas network.
Recorded as: Innopreneurs Season 7 - Top 100
Where they are now
Milestones along the way.
- Cannabis genetics research
- India Govt grant (2025-26, first since 1985)
- State govt collaborations
Achievements
- First international medical cannabis consultancy contract in India (Vireo Health, 2018)
- Founded HempCann Solutions (2013) with Vedi Herbals
- Assisted GW Pharma (2012) for Sativex legal framework
- Uttarakhand HEMP Association trustee
- Board member Cannabis for Children
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