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Startup-specific scheme · Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC
LEAP Fund – Launching Entrepreneurial Driven Affordable Products (LEAP)
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
- Up to ₹1 crore
- Type of support
- Equity
- Best for
- Market Access & IP
- Who can apply
- Growth-stage startups
The LEAP Fund supports entrepreneurs in creating affordable, innovative products so more people can access useful technologies while encouraging business growth.
Who can apply?
- Startups in Biotech/med-tech/life science sectors.
What do you get?
- Funding support of more than ₹30 lakh and up to ₹1 crore per startup. Startup eligible and suitable for up to the threshold of ₹30 lakh investment support will be considered under SEED fund and not the LEAP fund.
- BioNEST Bioincubators (LEAP fund partners) will be given up to ₹5 crore fund/ partner for investing in potential startup against equity and equity linked instruments.
How to apply
Apply on: https://birac.nic.in/leapFundNew.php
Objectives
LEAP Fund assists potential biotech startups in piloting & commercialising their products & technologies enabling them to raise venture capital investment.
Key links
- Operational Guidelines birac.nic.in
Deadlines, amounts and windows change. Check the official portal before you apply.
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