# National Biopharma Mission (NBM)

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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.
- **2026-03-19**: 14th Foundation Day — Celebration of 15 years of service with ₹4,200 crore funding milestone achieved.
- **2026-03-19**: 14th Foundation Day — Announcement of ₹4,200 crore funding milestone and support for 15 lakh innovators.
- **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.
- **2012**: Ecosystem Expansion — Launch of BIG, BioNEST, and National Biopharma Mission to scale biotech innovation.
- **2012**: BIRAC Founded — Established by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) as a Public Sector Enterprise.
- **2012**: Infrastructure Expansion — Launch of BioNEST, BIG, and National Biopharma Mission to build the ecosystem.
- **2011**: BIRAC Inception — Established as a Public Sector Enterprise by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).

## Recent coverage (3 stories, network-wide)

### India's BIRAC Deploys ₹4,200 Crore to Scale 1.5M Biotech Innovators
2026-03-20 00:16:30 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) has reached a historic milestone, facilitating over ₹4,200 crore in funding to more than 1.5 million startups and entrepreneurs. Celebrating its 14th Foundation Day, the agency has established a massive infrastructure of 100 bio-incubators to cement India's position as a global deep-tech hub.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/birac-india-biotech-funding-milestone-2026

### BIRAC Invests ₹4,200 Crore to Scale India’s Biotech Startup Ecosystem
2026-03-20 00:13:29 · Sector: bio · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) celebrated its 14th Foundation Day, announcing it has facilitated over ₹4,200 crore in funding to 15 lakh innovators and startups. This massive public investment has established 100 bio-incubators and over 1 million square feet of specialized space, positioning India as a global leader in biotech innovation.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/birac-india-biotech-funding-milestone

### India's BIRAC Deploys ₹4,200 Crore to Scale 1.5 Million Biotech Innovators
2026-03-20 00:13:18 · Sector: health · 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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