India, March 21 -- At the 13th Foundation Day celebration ofBiotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), in New Delhi on 21 March, 2025,Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singhunveiled BioSaarthi, a pioneering global mentorship initiative aimed at nurturing biotech startups.

Designed as a six-month cohort, BioSaarthi will facilitate structured mentor-mentee engagements, offering personalised guidance to emerging entrepreneurs in the biotech sector.

Dr Jitendra Singh emphasised that this initiative will strengthen India's biotech ecosystem by fostering innovation, enhancing industry-academia collaboration, and positioning Indian startups for global success. The initiative would en...