Biotechnology grants and funding programs for startups from the Government and private sectors in India
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BIRAC–RDI Fund – Research, Development & Innovation Fund
activeBiotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
fundingDeep-tech biotech co-investment fund for TRL 4+ Indian entities.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
₹5 Cr - ₹200 Cr
Learn MoreCDFD Technology Incubator Program
inactiveBRIC-Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
incubationbiotechnologylife sciencesincubationdbtgenomicsdiagnosticshyderabad+4 more
Deadline: January 20, 2026
Amount Not Specified
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GCI-BIRAC Vaginal Health Formulation Innovation Grant
inactiveBiotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
grantbiracgcigrand challengeswomen's healthhealthcareformulation sciencesocial impact+5 more
Deadline: December 16, 2025
Upto: ₹2.2 Cr
Learn MoreBiotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) 25th Call
inactiveBIRAC
grantbiracbiggrantagritechbiotechanimal healthfood & nutrition+8 more
Deadline: November 30, 2025
₹0 - ₹50 Lakhs
Learn MoreSustainable Solutions for Hilly Region Development & Livelihood Promotion Challenge at BIC
inactiveBiotechnology Incubation Centre
grantchallengecompetitionhilly regionsustainable developmentlivelihoodagriculturerural+7 more
Deadline: September 25, 2025
Upto: ₹25,000
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BFI-BIOME & IITK Bioinnovation Program - Cohort 2
inactiveStartup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur
granthealthcarebiotechnologymedical devicesdiagnosticsbiopharmastartupinnovation+10 more
Deadline: July 18, 2025
Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
Learn MoreBIRAC - Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
grantbiracbigbiotechnology ignition grantproof of conceptearly Stage
Upto: ₹50 Lakhs
Learn MoreSocial Innovation Programme for Products: Affordable & Relevant to Societal Health (SPARSH)
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
grantbiracsparshsocial innovationbiotechnologyhealthcareagri-techfellowship+2 more
From: ₹5 Lakhs
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