BIRAC
Government fundNew Delhi · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
BIRAC serves as an industry-academia interface established by the Government of India to stimulate and enhance the research and innovation capabilities of the Indian biotech industry, with a particular focus on start-ups and SMEs. It aims to provide access to risk capital through targeted funding, support technology transfer, IP management and commercialization, and foster affordable innovation in key social sectors. Its overarching goal is to help build a US$100 billion Indian bioeconomy by raising the capabilities of biotech start-ups and small and medium enterprises and ensuring their global competitiveness.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesBiotech ×1Deep Tech ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:India×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMynvax develops engineered protein subunit vaccines using a protein stabilization platform, including influenza vaccine candidates based on stabilized hemagglutinin regions and thermo-tolerant vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 variants.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Co-investorsSID Venture Partners1CrowdLVX Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BIRAC invest at?
- BIRAC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does BIRAC focus on?
- BIRAC focuses on AgTech, Biotech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is BIRAC located?
- BIRAC is headquartered in New Delhi, IN.
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