Wadhwani Innovation Network opens Rs 1 crore non dilutive grant to speed health and bio startups in India
The Wadhwani Innovation Network at IIT Bombay, in partnership with the Manipal Government of Karnataka Bioincubator, launched a competitive non dilutive grant program on October 23, 2026 offering up to Rs 1 crore to de risk technology translation for Indian health and bio startups. The move aims to accelerate commercialization of lab stage innovations and strengthen India’s bioeconomy pipeline.

