# DBT-BIRAC

- **Website:** <https://birac.nic.in>
- **Primary alias:** `birac.nic.in`

## Description

BIRAC, or the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, is a pioneering public sector enterprise established by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The organization is dedicated to fostering innovation in the biotechnology sector by providing various forms of support to startups and entrepreneurs. BIRAC offers an extensive range of programs designed to assist in the transition from ideation to commercialization, including incubation initiatives like BioNEST, translational research grants, and equity funding through multiple schemes such as the SEED Fund and BioAngels Program.

BIRAC actively engages in partnerships with several entities, promoting collaborative efforts in areas like drug discovery and biomanufacturing. They have significantly contributed to the growth of the biotechnology ecosystem by assisting over 3,500 startups, supporting the development of more than 600 products, and generating substantial employment opportunities. Their commitment to advancing biotechnology is evident through workshops, training, and funding opportunities aimed at bolstering research and innovation across the country.

## Industries

- ⛑ Health
- ⛑ Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals _(under Health)_
- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Biology _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/BIRAC_2012)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idB1Dz_dWt/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1773874141501)
- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idB1Dz_dWt/w/241/h/211/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1773874141377)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black | #000000 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |
| Lochmara | #017ebc | accent |

## Fonts

- Arial — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idB1Dz_dWt/w/1500/h/500/idZhD22md-.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1773874141727)

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