Which partnership or initiative is mentioned as part of

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The brief specifies that the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has partnered with ISRO for space biotechnology and biomanufacturing, and has also collaborated with the State of Assam to establish a BioE3 Cell for state-level implementation. These partnerships reflect multi-sectoral efforts—linking central research/space agencies and state governments—to operationalize policy, develop biomanufacturing capabilities, and support localized innovation ecosystems. The National Biofoundry Network and BioE3 Challenge are complementary mechanisms to spur entrepreneurship and applied research.