Nodal Institute(s): Department of Biotechnology (DBT) & BIRAC

Theme Overview

Biotechnology represents the convergence of biological sciences and engineering to create solutions for healthcare, agriculture, environment, and industrial applications. India’s rich biodiversity, strong life sciences research base, and growing bioeconomy create significant opportunities for innovations in drug discovery, diagnostics, agricultural biotechnology, and industrial bioprocesses. This theme will encompass therapeutic development, medical diagnostics, agricultural improvements, environmental remediation, and industrial biotechnology applications that leverage biological systems for sustainable solutions. The focus includes traditional biotechnology applications enhanced by modern techniques, emerging areas like synthetic biology, personalized medicine, biomanufacturing and other innovations.

Representative Focus Area of Ventures operating in the Domain  

• Drug discovery and therapeutic development companies
• Molecular diagnostics and medical device manufacturers
• Agricultural biotechnology and crop improvement companies
• Industrial biotechnology and bio-based material producers
• Environmental biotechnology and bioremediation service providers
• Synthetic biology and bioengineering solution developers

*Representative examples, not limited to these

Short Summary

Biotechnology showcases life sciences innovations from therapeutics to industrial bioprocesses. Open to drug discovery companies, diagnostic developers, and agricultural biotech innovators. TRL 3 to 9 solutions leveraging biological systems for healthcare, agriculture, and sustainability are encouraged.