Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) — nodal body for biotech startup support under Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. Per myhq.in: funds BioIncubators across India, runs LEAP (early-stage life sciences) and BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) schemes for research-to-product transition. Best-funded incubation network for healthtech, agritech, and life sciences.