Startup-relevant scheme
BioAngels
Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC
Active
Equity
Seed / Early-Stage
Biotech, Health & PharmaAgriculture & FoodEnergy & Clean Tech
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.
BioAngels helps biotech and related startups raise investment by connecting them with angel investors who also provide expert mentoring and industry access.
Type of support
Equity
Best suited for
Early-stage
How much
Varies by angel round / investor decision
Source
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.
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/
Key links
Scheme details from the June 2026 playbook, with status re-checked on 3 October 2026. Deadlines, amounts and windows change — verify on the official portal before applying.