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BioAngels

ActiveChecked 3 October 2026

No change found in Oct 2026 checks; terms as per the June 2026 playbook. Confirm the current call/window on the official link before applying.

Amount
Varies
Type of support
Equity, Market Access
Best for
Seed / Early-Stage
Who can apply
Early-stage startups
Go to the official portalSource: DPIIT playbook p. 69

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

Who can apply?
  • 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/

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.

Key links

Deadlines, amounts and windows change. Check the official portal before you apply.

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