Vishal Shankla
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Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC

BioAngels

EQUITYSTARTUP-RELEVANT
Stage
Early stage
Indicative amount
Angel-style co-investment

What it is for

A curated investor-connect platform matching BIRAC-supported life-science startups with angel investors.

Who can apply

Biotech, medtech, healthtech, and life-sciences startups (typically already BIRAC-supported).

What you get

Investor connections and facilitation toward angel equity — not direct BIRAC investment.

How to apply

Typically accessed as an already BIRAC-supported startup — check with BIRAC on current enrollment.

Best suited for

An already BIRAC-backed biotech startup ready for its first angel round.

Official links

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.