BIRAC SEED Fund (via BioNEST incubators)

Open all year BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology All of India

Equity

Up to ₹30 lakh per startup as equity or equity linked instruments

What it funds: Equity up to ₹30 lakh for post proof of concept biotech startups via incubators
Who can apply: Indian company under the Companies Act, 2013
At least 51% held by Indian citizens
Post proof of concept biotech or life science startup
Apply through a BIRAC SEED Fund partner incubator
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply to a BIRAC SEED Fund partner incubator. Its committee selects and invests.
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: BioTech HealthTech AgriTech
Run by: Government of India

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