Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC

LEAP Fund – Launching Entrepreneurial Driven Affordable Products

EQUITYSTARTUP-SPECIFIC

Stage: Commercialisation
Indicative amount: ₹30 lakh–₹5 cr range

What it is for

Positions post-PoC biotech startups to attract angel/venture investment, deployed through select BioNEST incubators.

Who can apply

Biotech startups incubated at a BioNEST centre that is also a designated LEAP Fund partner.

What you get

Equity/equity-linked investment ₹30 lakh–₹5 crore range, deployed via the incubator.

How to apply

Be incubated at a BioNEST centre that is a LEAP Fund partner — funding is allocated by that incubator.

Best suited for

A biotech startup at a strong BioNEST centre ready to pilot or commercialise a product.

Official links

BIRAC — LEAP Fund https://birac.nic.in/leapFundNew.php

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