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Faster capital deployment, government partnerships could move needle for biotech: Startups

February 23, 2026 871 views 1 min read
Faster capital deployment, government partnerships could move needle for biotech: Startups
The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) launched the fund on February 13 to bridge the funding gap between laboratory discovery and commercial production for biotech startups. It is part of the broader Rs 1 lakh crore Research and Development and Innovation Fund.