IKP-BFI BIOME Kickstarter – Year 3 (2026–2027)
A 9-month curated programme by IKP Knowledge Park, Blockchain for Impact and the BFI BIOME Network supporting biomedical and MedTech startups with funding, product development, regulatory, manufacturing and clinical validation support.
About the Program
BFI BIOME Kickstarter – Year 3 is a joint initiative by IKP Knowledge Park, Blockchain for Impact and the BFI BIOME Network designed to help biomedical and healthcare startups move from early innovation toward real-world traction. The programme focuses on helping startups de-risk, validate or pilot their healthcare technologies and products.
Eligibility requirements
- • Working on a healthcare, biomedical or medical device product/technology
- • Biomedical startups focused on healthcare
- • Technology or product should be at the de-risking, validation or piloting stage
- • Registered startups can apply
- • Applicant entity types include Startup-LLP and Startup-Private Limited
- Focus Areas:
- • Biomedical
- • Biomedical Devices
- • Healthcare
- • Medical Devices
- • MedTech
Offerings / Benefits
- • Funding support up to ₹11 Lakhs per startup
- • Product development support
- • Manufacturing support
- • Regulatory guidance
- • Go-to-market strategy support
- • IP strategy support
- • Fundraising support
- • Clinical validation assistance
- • Access to the IKP innovation community
- Program Duration:
- 9 months
- Application / Selection Process:
- 1. Call for Applications
- 2. Submission of Application
- 3. Application Scrutiny
- 4. Shortlisting of Applications
- 5. Fund Approval Announcement
- Important Dates:
- Application start date: **19 August 2026**
- Application deadline: **9 September 2026**
- Programme duration: **9 months**
Sectors supported
Selection process
Selection process details are being verified.
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