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Biotech startup grants & funding in India — November 2026

Open funding opportunities for Biotech startups in India, with deadlines and eligibility.

4 open · updated 4 Nov 2026

AllCompetitionAcceleratorGrantFellowshipSchemeEquity Program
IdeaPrototypeMVPEarly TractionGrowth GlobalGujaratIndiaKarnatakaKeralaMaharashtraTelanganaUttar Pradesh
Grant

First in the World Challenge Grants 2026

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Up to ₹8 Cr (staged: ₹1 Cr / ₹4 Cr / ₹8 Cr)
 Competition

Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge 2026–27

Hello Tomorrow
Closes 30 Nov 2026
€200K investment for the top pitch + in-kind prizes
 Accelerator

BioTools Innovator 2027 Accelerator

BioTools Innovator (MedTech Innovator group)
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Up to USD 250K grand prize (USD 300K+ pool)
 Grant

BIRAC Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG)

BIRAC (Dept of Biotechnology)
Rolling — apply any time
Up to ₹50 lakh

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Compiled by Abhishek Kapahi — The Fund Guy Abhishek Kapahi, founder of Scaler Bee, has helped 154 startups raise funds and win grants. Details checked against the official source. Last updated 4 Nov 2026.
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