Social Innovation Programme for Products: Affordable & Relevant to Societal Health (SPARSH)
SPARSH by BIRAC provides fellowships and kick-start grants up to ₹5L for social innovation in biotechnology. Open to Indian citizens below 35.
BIRAC is a government body with 7 startup funding programmes on startupfunds. Browse every opportunity below, with eligibility, amounts and how to apply.
BIRAC runs 7 startup funding programs listed on startupfunds, spanning grant funding ₹5L – ₹200Cr. 3 are accepting applications right now.
BIRAC is a government interface agency that supports innovation in the biotechnology sector. It operates as a key entity for fostering advancements in this field.
This organisation provides various forms of financial assistance to Indian startups. Its support mechanisms include grants, equity support, and dedicated incubation programs.
BIRAC runs specific funding initiatives for biotech ventures. These include:
Filters that match BIRAC's programs — tap one to see every grant in that category.
SPARSH by BIRAC provides fellowships and kick-start grants up to ₹5L for social innovation in biotechnology. Open to Indian citizens below 35.
Up to ₹50L grant for biotech startups in India to transform innovative ideas into commercially viable products.
The BIRAC PCP Fund provides non-dilutive grants to Indian biotech startups with products at TRL 7 or above, accelerating market launch, pilot validation, and large-scale commercialization.
Recently closed — many run again, so they're worth tracking for the next cohort.
GCI-BIRAC Vaginal Health Formulation Innovation Grant supports transformative women's health innovation for Indian women of reproductive age with milestone-based funding up to ₹2.2Cr.
BIRAC's flagship grant supporting early-stage biotech startups from ideation to proof of concept, offering up to ₹50 Lakhs in milestone-based funding.
Deep-tech biotech co-investment fund for TRL 4+ Indian entities.
BIRAC GCI grants up to ₹2 crore for breakthrough screening & diagnostics innovations in TB, emerging pathogens and enteric disease.
What founders ask about funding from BIRAC.
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