Department of Biotechnology
Overview
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is a department of the Indian government under the Ministry of Science and Technology, established in 1986. Its primary mandate is to promote and accelerate the development, commercialization, and application of biotechnology in India across sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and the environment. While its main role is that of a government body, it also functions as an investor by providing funding and support to startups, researchers, and companies. This is largely carried out through various grants, schemes, and its public sector enterprise, the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), which was set up by the DBT to strengthen and empower biotech enterprises.
Portfolio Companies
16
Website
dbtindia.gov.inInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serigen Mediproducts | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Nkure Therapeutics | Apr 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Ayu Devices | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Nanosafe Solutions | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Curadev Pharma | Apr 2016 | Grant | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Department of Biotechnology based?
Department of Biotechnology is headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
When was Department of Biotechnology founded?
Founding year information for Department of Biotechnology is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Department of Biotechnology have?
Department of Biotechnology has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Department of Biotechnology's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Serigen Mediproducts, Nkure Therapeutics, Ayu Devices, Nanosafe Solutions, Curadev Pharma.
What was Department of Biotechnology's most recent investment shown here?
Department of Biotechnology's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Nkure Therapeutics in 2023.
What sectors does Department of Biotechnology focus on?
Department of Biotechnology focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Department of Biotechnology focus on?
Department of Biotechnology typically invests at the MultiStage stage.