Manufacturing
Biotechnology
BIRAC, bio-clusters in major cities, and a fast-growing biopharma export base. FDI 100% automatic for greenfield.
Highlights
- Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC — public-sector innovation infrastructure for the bio-economy.
- Bio Innovation Centres across 11 cities, supporting startups in bioagri, biopharma, bioindustrial, and bioservices.
- BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) — up to ₹50 lakh for early-stage biotech startups.
- India targets a $300 billion bio-economy by 2030 (DBT).
- Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) operates as a non-profit Section-8 company under DBT.
Flagship policies & schemes
- Open
Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG)
Early-stage biotech-startup grant up to ₹50 lakh; administered by BIRAC.
Sources
- Department of Biotechnology· ministry portal
- BIRAC — Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council· ministry portal
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