IBA runs a growing portfolio of national and global initiatives — from research fellowships and startup acceleration to policy advocacy and community outreach.
24+
Active initiatives
8
States reached
12
Global partnerships
50K+
Lives impacted
Active programmes
Our initiatives
A cross-cutting portfolio of programmes spanning research, education, policy, startups, and global engagement.
Flagship
BioIndia 2030 Mission
A decade-long mission to place India among the top five global bioeconomy nations by 2030 — coordinating research, policy, talent, and diplomacy.
2022 – 2030 ·
Pan-India
Startup
GreenSpark Accelerator
India's first bio-based startup accelerator — 12-week cohorts giving founders mentorship, lab access, investor connect, and market linkages.
Active · 3 cohorts, 48 startups
Policy
National Bioeconomy Policy Framework
A landmark initiative drafting India's first comprehensive national bioeconomy governance framework in consultation with 8 central ministries.
Active · 8 ministries engaged
Research
BioChampions Fellowship
A national fellowship for early-career researchers in biotechnology and agri-biotech — providing grants, mentorship, and lab access.
Active · 120 fellows supported
Education
Bioeconomy Literacy Programme
A nationwide curriculum initiative partnering with 200+ colleges to introduce bioeconomy concepts at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Active · 200+ colleges
Global
Global Bioeconomy Forum
IBA's flagship annual international summit bringing together policymakers, scientists, and entrepreneurs from 30+ countries.
Annual · Next: Nov 2026
Research
Circular Bio-Economy Network
A national research network connecting 40+ institutions working on bio-waste valorisation, industrial symbiosis, and zero-waste bio-production.
Active · 40 institutions
Community
Rural BioEnterprise Programme
Empowering rural women and farmers to establish bio-based microenterprises through training, seed funding, and cooperative models.
Active · 8 states
Upcoming
SynBio India Initiative
A national synthetic biology research and commercialisation initiative funding labs, building a biosafety framework, and connecting researchers with industry.
Launching Q3 2026
Our impact
What we have achieved
Measurable outcomes across IBA's programme portfolio since 2021.
