Biotechnology & HealthcareUp to ₹50 Lakhs – ₹10 Crores
BIRAC
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
BIRAC provides funding to biotech startups and companies for high-risk, innovative research. It offers grants, equity, and soft loans for biotechnology product development.
Eligibility criteria
Biotech startups and companies
Indian-registered entities
Projects with innovative biotech solutions
Companies with R&D capabilities
Startups working on healthcare, agriculture, or environment
Benefits
Non-dilutive grants for early-stage research
Equity funding through AcE Fund
Soft loans for product development
Mentorship from domain experts
Market access through industry partnerships
Application process
1
Register on BIRAC portal
2
Select relevant funding program (BIG, SPARSH, PACE)