BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center
A 6-month fellowship for health-tech innovators offering up to ₹50K monthly stipend, mentoring, and lab access.
- Funding amount
- ₹3L (grant)
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Venture Center (Incubator)
- Application deadline
- Closed (25 Jun 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center is a unique opportunity for health-tech innovators to turn their ideas into impactful solutions. It provides a monthly stipend, personalized mentoring, and access to the Venture Center's innovation ecosystem. The program is designed to support individuals working on science and technology-based solutions to real-world healthcare problems—from diagnostics and medical devices to digital health and therapeutics. Fellows receive a stipend to cover personal costs, allowing them to dedicate full-time effort to their project. The fellowship also fosters collaboration by integrating fellows into a vibrant startup community and connecting them with healthcare partners.
Highlights
- Monthly stipend up to ₹50,000 for 6 months
- Personalized mentoring and ecosystem access
- Discounted scientific, IP, and regulatory services
- Focus on health-tech innovations
- Open to individuals and startup founders
Who can apply
Applicants must be individuals at least 18 years old with basic undergraduate training in natural sciences, engineering, or medicine. They should not be receiving any concurrent fellowship or salary and must be willing to pursue the project or startup full-time. The technology idea must be a science and technology-based solution for a real-world health problem, scientifically sound, technically feasible, and aimed at translation or commercialization—not pure academic research. Startup founders are eligible if they meet the individual criteria.
BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
The most recent application window for BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center closed on 25 Jun 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
- Monthly stipend up to ₹50,000 for up to 6 months to cover personal costs.
- Personalized mentoring sessions with Venture Center experts.
- Discounted access to Venture Center's analytical, scientific, IP, and regulatory services.
- Specialized workshops and training.
- Integration into a large startup community and connections to healthcare partners.
- Access to lab infrastructure and office space (as per offerings).
About the provider
BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center is offered by Venture Center, a startup incubator. It is delivered directly by Venture Center as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹3L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum stipend amount?
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹50,000 for a duration of up to 6 months.
Who is eligible to apply?
Individuals at least 18 years old, with an undergraduate degree in natural sciences, engineering, or medicine. They must not be receiving any other concurrent fellowship, salary, or remuneration, and must commit to full-time work on their project or startup.
Can startup founders apply?
Yes, if their startup is science and technology-based and addresses a real-world health problem. They must meet all individual eligibility criteria.
What kind of projects are eligible?
Science and technology-based solutions for real-world health problems including diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, therapeutics, preventives, and rehabilitation. Pure academic research without a clear path to commercialization is not eligible.
Is the funding a grant or equity?
The fellowship provides a grant in the form of a monthly stipend. No equity is taken.
What is the duration of the fellowship?
The fellowship runs for up to 6 months.
What documents are required to apply?
Applicants need to submit a CV/resume, describe their health-tech idea (problem, solution, intended market), provide educational background, and confirm they are not receiving concurrent fellowship or salary. Attaching prior work such as research, prototypes, or publications is encouraged.
How do I apply?
Complete the Google Form application at the official link provided by Venture Center. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates are called for a detailed discussion.
Is DPIIT or MSME registration required?
No, DPIIT or MSME registration is not mentioned as a requirement.
Are there any location restrictions?
The program does not specify any state or location restrictions. However, fellows may need to access Venture Center's facilities and participate in in-person mentoring or workshops.
How much funding does BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center provide?
BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center provides ₹3L (up to) as grant. Always confirm the exact amount and any conditions on the official site, as figures can change between cohorts.
What is the application deadline for BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center?
The application deadline for BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center is Closed (25 Jun 2026). Deadlines can be revised, so reconfirm on the official source before applying.
Who offers BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center?
BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center is offered by Venture Center, a startup incubator. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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