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Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology

BioNEST Programme

IncubationIdeation · Prototype / PoC · Seed / Early stageStartup-relevant
Support type
Incubation
Best suited for
Incubation
How much
Incubator-level grant varies by call; startup support indirect
Where you apply
birac.nic.in

What is this scheme?

The BioNEST program enables certain entities (educational institutions, incubators etc.) to create globally competent bio-incubation facilities for targeted scaling up of biotech startup ecosystem.

Objectives

  • The BioNEST (Bioincubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies) program is supported by BIRAC to create globally competent bio-incubation facilities across the country in order to facilitate the targeted scaling up of biotech startup ecosystem.
  • To provide entrepreneurs with incubation space with shared access to high end infrastructure, specialized and advanced equipment
  • To provide entrepreneurs with business mentorship, IP, egal and regulatory guidance, and networking opportunities.

Who can apply (eligibility)

  • Relevant incorporated Indian legal entities including: Educational institutions, Business Incubators, Biotech-Parks, State government Science and Technology bodies, Biotech State Councils, Research Hospitals.

What do you get?

  • Grant-in-aid, based on the need and scope of the project as adjudged by the BioNEST committee.
  • BIRAC funding to cater to refurbishment/ renovation of space, equipment, furniture and operational cost.

How to apply

Interested applicants may submit their applications online via https://www.birac.nic.in/desc_new.php?id=1120.

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