BIO-NIVESH Platform

• 05 Sep 2026

On 3rd September 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched BIO-NIVESH, a strategic platform to connect biotechnology startups with investors.

• The platform aims to increase private capital for scale-ready biotechnology innovations.
• It seeks to strengthen links between research, entrepreneurship, industry and markets.
• BIO-NIVESH will connect startups with investors, industry expertise and market networks.
• The initiative encourages building globally competitive biotechnology companies from India.
• Singh proposed a ‘Big Five in Five Years’ approach for large biotech companies.
• The ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund will provide long-term patient capital for innovation.
• BIRAC has been designated as a Second-Level Fund Manager for biotechnology sectors.