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We’re Hiring
Program Director
BFI - Innovation Full Stack
BFI is looking for an experienced, visionary leader to architect and scale a national platform supporting biomedical and MedTech startups. Lead innovation, build strategic partnerships, and drive MedTech entrepreneurship across India.
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Open Call
INDIA REIMAGINED
FELLOWSHIP
Inviting Global Talent to Build Biomedical Research Excellence in India
Grant
USD 300,000
per fellow
per fellow
Application Deadline
January 31, 2026
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Event
BFI YNOS PLatform
Your compass to bio-medical startup success
Come and be a part of BFI network, one of southeast Asia’s largest platform driving biomedical innovation
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Event
Paving the Way
for Innovation
BFI engaged with the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to discuss opportunities for advancing breakthrough biomedical research and innovations aligned with Visit Bharat initiatives.
Event
i3 Summit विमर्श
A MULTISECTORAL RESEARCH & INNOVATION CONVENING
A pioneering event by BFI, uniting key stakeholders to advance India’s R&D and innovation through collaboration and translational research.
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Our Programmes
Driving innovation across India’s healthcare ecosystem
BFI-Biome
Uniting Institutes, Incubators, and Medical Colleges to build pioneering healthcare solutions through collaborative biomedical innovation and research.
District Full Stack Program
Programme aimed at transforming and strengthening public health services in India by adopting a problem-centric, human-centred design and health systems approach.
Interconnect
Interconnect is a networking app that brings together researchers, clinicians, funders, social innovators, and NGOs to solve real healthcare problems through collaboration. Launched by BFI, it enables users to post ideas, find collaborators, and accelerate impactful solutions through cross-sector partnerships.
Network.Unblocked
Network.Unblocked is a capacity‑building workshop series focused on science communication, particularly for researchers and practitioners in biology, medicine, and engineering.
Science.Unblocked
Science Unblocked connects innovators, researchers, and funders through insightful podcasts, fostering collaboration and speeding up the journey from groundbreaking ideas to real-world impact.
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projects supported by bfi
Institute program
Through the institute partners involved in top notch biomedical research, BFI-BIOME supports upstream and deep science projects with the potential to transform into healthcare solutions.
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Incubator Program
Through experienced incubator partners, BFI-BIOME supports early to mid-stage innovators through fellowships, and kickstarter grants.
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Medical Sector
To promote and support biomedical research and innovation in the medical sector, two programs have been initiated - Medical INI and BFI- BIOME SAMARTH ( Support for Advancement in Medical and Applied Research for Transformative Healthcare).
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Workshops
To strengthen resources and knowledge for biomedical innovators, BFI-BIOME supports partner-led initiatives that foster learning and collaboration and also curates its own workshops.
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THE BFI MISSION
OUR ECOSYSTEM
BFI is driving meaningful impact in Indian healthcare through a strong ecosystem of partners who share our mission. Together, we strengthen systems, promote innovation, and deliver healthcare solutions where they are needed most. We are grateful for these powerful partnerships that make real progress possible.
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Stay updated with our latest announcements, press coverage, and project milestones.
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16 July 2025
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India Unveils ₹2.5 Crore Global Fellowship to Attract Global Science Innovators
November 4, 2025
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India launches Rs 2.5 crore fellowship to attract global science innovators
November 4, 2025
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India Reimagined Fellowship launched to attract global talent in biomedical research
November 4, 2025
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बीएफआई ने की ₹20 करोड़ के राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान पुरस्कारों की घोषणा, भारत की अग्रणी वैज्ञानिक प्रतिभाओं को मिलेगा प्रोत्साहन
October 15, 2025
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Vimarsh 2025:₹20 crore science prizes announced to honour Indian innovators; Nitin Gadkari emphasises research, infrastructure and global health vision
October 15, 2025
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20 Crore in national science prizes to champion India's leading scientific talent
August 29, 2025
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वैज्ञानिक प्रतिभा को बढ़ावा देने के लिए विज्ञान पुरस्कार देगा गैर-सरकारी संगठन बीएफआई
November 4, 2025
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A health system oriented public problem solving fellowship program launched to address local public health challenges in Chamarajanagar District
January 10, 2025
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AIIMS Delhi partners with BFI to advance biomedical innovation in India
January 10, 2025
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बीएफआई के साथ एम्स का करार, आरयूटीआई से जूझ रहे लोगों को मिलेगी राहत
January 10, 2025
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बीएफआई के साथ एम्स का करार, आरयूटीआई से जूझ रहे लोगों को मिलेगी राहत
January 10, 2025
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AIIMS inks MoU with Blockchain For Impact to focus on recurrent UTIs
January 10, 2025
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AIIMS Delhi, Blockchain For Impact to advance biomedical innovation in India
January 10, 2025
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AIIMS Delhi partners with Blockchain For Impact to advance biomedical innovation in India
January 10, 2025
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October 4, 2024
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DBT-BIRAC partners with 'Blockchain For Impact' to accelerate bio-medical innovation in India
October 4, 2024
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DBT-BIRAC, BFI ink pact to support biomedical research and fund emerging startup
October 4, 2024
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BFI in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya, IIT Bombay and UNICEF, co-host a state workshop on HCD in Meghalaya
August 1, 2024
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BFI in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya, IIT Bombay and UNICEF, co-host a state workshop on HCD in Meghalaya
July 22, 2024
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BFI in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya, IIT Bombay and UNICEF, co-host a state workshop on HCD in Meghalaya
August 1, 2024
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Workshop imparts training to state’s health associates - The Shillong Times
July 13, 2024
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BFI & UNICEF Partner To Strengthen India's Health Systems With $2.1M Investment
August 1, 2024
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Blockchain For Impact and UNICEF join hands for strengthening public health through collaborative problem-solving
June 15, 2024
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Blockchain for Impact Announces Allocation of USD 15 Million To Biomedical Research in India - Check Details
August 1, 2024
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Sandeep Nailwal’s BFI BIOME Program allocates $ 15 Mn for Biomedical Research
August 1, 2024
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C-CAMP joins BFI Biome Virtual Network Program to accelerate transformative healthcare solutions
May 29, 2024
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C-CAMP joins hands with BFI to accelerate transformative healthcare solutions
August 1, 2024
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BITS Pilani and Blockchain For Impact collaborate to accelerate biomedical innovation
August 1, 2024
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IIT Bombay, Blockchain for Impact collaborate to advance healthcare innovation in India
May 29, 2024
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IIT Bombay, Blockchain for Impact Partner to Advance Healthcare Innovation in India
May 29, 2024
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IIT Kanpur Partners with Blockchain for Impact: 150K Boost for Healthcare Innovation Over Three Years
June 15, 2024
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IIT K & ‘Blockchain for Impact’ forge strategic partnership to accelerate healthcare innovation in India
May 29, 2024
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CSIR-CCMB ties up with Blockchain For Impact for biomedical research
May 29, 2024
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IIT-Kanpur and BFI forge partnership to accelerate healthcare innovation in India
May 29, 2024
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IIT Kanpur joins hands with Blockchain for Impact to accelerate healthcare innovation
May 29, 2024
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Venture Center, BFI sign pact to accelerate biomedical innovation
August 1, 2024
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Venture Center Partners with Blockchain For Impact to Boost Healthcare Innovation in India
October 16, 2025
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Blockchain for Impact Pledges USD 250,000 For Transformative Changes in India's Healthcare Delivery
May 29, 2024
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IISc Bengaluru joins BFI: $1 million boost for Biomedical Research & Innovation...
May 29, 2024
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Blockchain For Impact (BFI) Unveils Rebranding / Commemorates Two Years..
May 29, 2024
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IISc and Blockchain For Impact Join Forces to Drive Biomedical Research...
October 16, 2025
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IISc, Blockchain For Impact Collaborate to Accelerate Biomedical Innovation
July 12, 2024
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Blockchain For Impact to allocate $1 mn for IISc research projects
July 12, 2024
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IISc, Blockchain For Impact join hands, projects worth $1 million on cards
July 12, 2024
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IISc and Blockchain For Impact (BFI) Collaborate to Accelerate Biomedical
July 12, 2024
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Articles
Integrating economy, environment, and employment into Biotech innovation
August 29, 2025
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India’s R&D Challenge: How Philanthropy Can Drive Healthcare Innovation
August 29, 2025
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Decoding The Role Of Translational Research In Establishing India As A Global Healthcare Innovator
October 16, 2025
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We look forward to collaborate with government initiatives to promote degree programmes in biomedical innovation
August 5, 2024
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Unveil a groundbreaking partnership between Blockchain for Impact (BFI) and UNICEF
July 10, 2024
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16 July 2025
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ENABLING HEALTHCARE ECOSYSTEM FOR IMPACT
By supporting innovators at every stage, this initiative empowers transformative healthcare solutions that address critical medical needs.
With a focus on cutting-edge research and scalable implementation, it serves as a catalyst for translating promising biomedical discoveries into impactful, real-world outcomes across India and beyond.
With a focus on cutting-edge research and scalable implementation, it serves as a catalyst for translating promising biomedical discoveries into impactful, real-world outcomes across India and beyond.
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