Startup-specific scheme
LEAP Fund – Launching Entrepreneurial Driven Affordable Products (LEAP)
Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC
Active
Equity
Market Access & IP
Biotech, Health & Pharma
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.
The LEAP Fund supports entrepreneurs in creating affordable, innovative products so more people can access useful technologies while encouraging business growth.
Type of support
Equity
Best suited for
Commercialisation
Headline amount
Up to ₹1 crore
How much
Up to ₹1 crore per startup
Source
Objectives
LEAP Fund assists potential biotech startups in piloting & commercialising their products & technologies enabling them to raise venture capital investment.
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
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.