BIRAC
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
- under Department of Biotechnology in 2012
With 95 incubation centers set up nationwide, BIRAC supports startups through funding, infrastructure and mentorship.
Schemes included: Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Up to ₹50 lakh for 18 months to support early-stage startups; nearly 1,000 innovators supported. SEED fund ₹30 lakh equity support for proof-of-concept stage startups. LEAP fund ₹100 lakh equity support for commercialisation-ready innovations. Jancare - Amrit Grand Challenge Supported 89 digital health tech innovations in AI, ML, telemedicine, and blockchain, with a focus on tier-II, tier-III cities and rural areas.
Growth of startups over the years
