# Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG)

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2030**: Bio-Economy Target — India aims for a $300 billion bio-economy valuation.
- **2026-03-19**: 14th Foundation Day — Celebration of 15 years of biotech development and ₹4,200 crore funding milestone.
- **2012**: BIRAC Inception — Established as a Public Sector Enterprise by the Department of Biotechnology.
- **2012**: Ecosystem Expansion — Launch of BIG, BioNEST, and National Biopharma Mission programs.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### India's BIRAC Deploys ₹4,200 Crore to Scale 1.5 Million Biotech Innovators
2026-03-20 00:13:18 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) celebrated its 14th Foundation Day, announcing ₹4,200 crore in total funding enabled for over 15 lakh startups and entrepreneurs. This massive deployment of capital and infrastructure marks a pivotal moment in India's journey toward a $300 billion bio-economy by 2030.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/birac-india-biotech-funding-milestone

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