Biotech startups in India are among the best-funded in Asia. BIRAC manages over 20 active schemes — BIG, BIPP, LEAP, and the National Biofoundry. Startups in fermentation, biologics, crop biotech, or industrial enzymes can access non-dilutive grants up to ₹5 Crore.
Showing 353+ programs for Indian startups
Marathwada Accelerator for Growth & Incubation Council (MAGIC)
Seed fund for Maharashtra startups from PoC to commercialization.
IKN Innovation Foundation, IMI Kolkata
Pre-incubation for early-stage & student founders, limited cohort.
Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)
₹2.5–10 lakh grant for Gujarat student innovators under 35.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Govt seed grant up to ₹20L + ₹50L debt for DPIIT-recognised Indian tech startups. Rolling applications
Nasscom
Virtual incubation for TRL 5+ deeptech startups in India
Dr. Bansi Dhar Incubation Centre (DBDIC)
Incubation for deeptech, climate-tech & biotech startups across all stages
WE Hub, Government of Telangana
Accelerator for women-led startups with validated MVP and early traction/revenue in India.
Kerala Startup Mission
Seed funding (loan) for early-stage Kerala startups working on innovative tech products.
100X.VC
Seed investment for early-stage Indian startups through iSAFE notes, includes mentorship.
a16z
Invests up to $1M in new global startups, offering capital and expert support.
Peak XV
Seed platform for company builders, offering up to ₹270,000,000 in funding.
Accel, Prosus
Pre-seed program backing mission-centric founders with breakthrough technology, products, or business models.
JioGenNext, Reliance Industries Limited
Market access program offering hands-on guidance within Reliance ecosystem, no equity, no charges.
Soma
Funding up to ₹180,000,000 for startups, with extensive mentorship and networking.
EWOR
EWOR invests in individuals at any stage, from idea to €500K ARR, fostering potential.
Marwari Catalysts
Acceleration program for pre-seed & early-stage Indian startups across all sectors.
500 Global
Silicon Valley-based accelerator with $150K investment for early-stage startups.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Nationwide challenge by Thermo Fisher for early-stage and growth-stage biotech startups registered with DPIIT.
Freelancing Females, Heartbeat
Grant for women founders, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and community builders. Open to all genders aligned with the mission of empowering women in business.
IHFC, IIT Delhi & India Accelerator
Up to ₹5Cr for medtech & healthcare startups with scalable solutions
NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore
5-month sector-agnostic pre-incubation with ₹5L grants for top 3 teams at NSRCEL IIM Bangalore.
ISB I-Venture
Sector-agnostic accelerator for MVP to growth startups raising Seed–Series A.