Build | Validate | Deploy
Translating Deep Science into Real-World Impact
BioNEST IIT Mandi Catalyst
BioNEST IIT Mandi Catalyst enables startups across MedTech, Biotech, AgriTech, and DeepTech with integrated capabilities in prototyping, validation, and pilot deployment.
Molecular Biology, Diagnostics & Analytical Testing
Agri, Food & Environmental Analytics
Smart Devices & DeepTech Prototyping
About Us
BioNEST IIT Mandi Catalyst is a BIRAC-supported bioincubator focused on accelerating translational innovation across healthcare, agriculture, and deep technology domains.
We bridge the gap between research and real-world deployment by providing startups with access to advanced infrastructure, expert mentorship, regulatory guidance, and pilot opportunities.
At BioNEST IIT Mandi Catalyst, startups gain access to state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, advanced scientific equipment, prototyping facilities, expert mentorship, regulatory and IP guidance, business incubation support, industry collaborations, pilot deployment opportunities, and investor networks. Our multidisciplinary ecosystem enables entrepreneurs to validate technologies, navigate regulatory pathways, and build sustainable, market-ready solutions.
What We Offer
We offer end-to-end support from concept to commercialization, with advanced prototyping, regulatory guidance, clinical validation, expert mentorship, and access to funding opportunities like BIRAC and SISFS schemes.
Regulatory Guidance
Get expert guidance on navigating regulatory pathways, including approvals from CDSCO and other authorities.
Our Focus Areas
We drive innovation across molecular diagnostics, agri-environment analytics, and deeptech prototyping, supporting startups with advanced technologies, validation, compliance, and scalable solutions for real-world impact and market readiness.
Molecular Biology, Diagnostics & Analytical Testing
We support innovations in medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health, with a strong emphasis on:
- Point-of-care and rapid diagnostics
- Biosensors and wearable health technologies
- Clinical validation and hospital integration
- Regulatory readiness and compliance
Agri, Food & Environmental Analytics
Our Agri and environmental vertical focuses on technologies that enable:
- Smart farming solutions
- Soil, water, and nutrient analysis
- Precision agriculture technologies
- Controlled environment agriculture
- Field-deployable and low-cost sensing technologies
Smart Devices & DeepTech Prototyping
We enable startups building hardware and deeptech solutions through:
- PCB design and electronics development
- IoT and embedded systems
- AI/ML-enabled solutions (GPU infrastructure)
- Robotics and automation systems
- Rapid prototyping (3D printing – medical & general)
Infrastructure & Supported Domains
At BioNEST IIT Mandi Catalyst, our laboratory and prototyping infrastructure is designed to support end-to-end product development, spanning biological research, chemical analysis, agri-tech validation, and hardware prototyping.
Who Should Apply
MedTech & diagnostic startups
AgriTech & food innovators
Biotech & biosensor startups
DeepTech hardware startups
Researchers translating innovations
Contact
Location
IIT Mandi, Kamand Campus Himachal Pradesh-175005
Call Us
01905-267950
Email Us
debleena@iitmandicatalyst.in