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Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC

BioAngels

EquitySeed / Early stageStartup-relevant
Support type
Equity
Best suited for
Early-stage
How much
Varies by angel round / investor decision
Where you apply
bioangels.vc

What is this scheme?

BioAngels helps biotech and related startups raise investment by connecting them with angel investors who also provide expert mentoring and industry access.

Objectives

BioAngels is a unique partnership between BIRAC, an enterprise of the Department of Biotechnology, and IAN, India's single largest horizontal platform for seed and early-stage investing. It is focused on supporting Biotech, Medtech, Healthtech, Pharma, Agritech & Cleantech startups to raise their angel round from Angel Investors who bring deep domain expertise.

Who can apply (eligibility)

  • Startups and entrepreneurs operating in Biotech, Medtech, Healthtech, Pharma, Cleantech & Agritech sectors.

What do you get?

  • BioAngels provides financial incentives, mentoring, and market access.
  • It aims to fuel the ecosystem through interactions with high-quality investors and industry leaders, whilst emphasizing a strong operational focus, frameworks, processes, and governance.
  • The inclusive group of ecosystem stakeholders at BioAngels comprises HNIs, angel investors, family offices, strategic investors, corporates, and VCs.

How to apply

Apply here: https://bioangels.vc/

Apply on bioangels.vc (opens in a new tab)

You will leave iHub India. Applications are made directly to Department of Biotechnology — iHub India is not part of the process.