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.
Usage Fees: Rs. 283/run
PCR
Specification/Type:
- Capacity: 96-well
Usage Fees: Rs. 94/sample
Gel Documentation System
Specification/Type:
- Camera 5.0MP, 12/16 bit
- Max gel size 20x20cm
- CMOS resolution 5.0M pixels
Usage Fees: Rs. 472/month/rack
- 20°C Freezer
Specification/Type:
- - 20°C
Usage Fees: Rs. 189/hr
Laminar Air Flow
Specification/Type:
- Dimensions: 120x60x60 cm
Usage Fees: Rs. 708/cycle
Multiskan Skyhigh Microplate Spectrophotometer
Specification/Type:
- Wavelength range 200–1, 000 nm with 1 nm steps
- Readout range Up to 4 absorbance units
- Bandwidth < 2.5 nm
- Plates 6- to 48-, 96-, and 384-well plates***, Thermo Scientific Drop Plates
- Incubation range From ambient temperature +2C to 45˚C
Usage Fees: Rs. 189/run
Vertical Autoclave
Specification/Type:
- Double Wall: 350 x 550mm
Usage Fees: Rs. 472/day
Orbital Shaking Incubator
Specification/Type:
- Speed Range: Adjustable up to 300rpm
- Maximum Load Capacity: Around 20 kg
Usage Fees: Rs. 189/hr
I Fuge Centrifuge
Specification/Type:
- Rotor Capacity Max 4x 100ml
- Speed Setting 500 – 15000 RPM
- Temp. Range -10°C to 40°C
Usage Fees: Rs. 12/day
Spinix - Vortex Shaker
Specification/Type:
- Speed: 300 rpm
Usage Fees: Rs. Horizontal(160/run) / Vertical (189/run)
Horizontal & Vertical Gel Electrophoresis Unit
Specification/Type:
- Horizontal Gel Electropohoresis 15x7, 10 & 15cm UV Tray, 2x20 sample
- Vertical Electrophoresis Capacity 1-4 gels
- Maximum Sample Capacity 80
- Typical Running Conditions 1-2 hours at 90-225V
Usage Fees: Rs. SPINWIN (47/hr), Micropipettes (59/day)
Spin-win, Micro Pipette Set
Specification/Type:
- SPINWIN TM MC-00, 6 1010 places Rotor for 1 .5 ml 1 Tube
- Micropipettes Volume (Metric): 0.2 to 2 μL, 2 to 20 μL, 20 to 200 μL, 100 to 1000 μL
Usage Fees: Rs. 661/sample
Nitrogen Digestion & Rapid Automatic Nitrogen Distillation System
Specification/Type:
- Temperature Range: Room Temperature to 450°C with Safety Cut off at 440°C
Usage Fees: Rs. 47/sample
Benchtop pH Meter
Specification/Type:
- Range-2.00 to 16.00 pH
Usage Fees: Rs. 47/sample
Digital Conductivity Meter
Specification/Type:
- Range (Conductivity)0 μS to 200 mS
- Range (TDS)100 ppt at 0.5 Factor, 200 (at 1 Factor)
- Temperature Range (Metric)0°C to 100°C
Usage Fees: Rs. 47/day
Hot Air Oven
Specification/Type:
- Temperature Range : Up to 250°C
Usage Fees: Rs. 850/run
Microwave Digestion System
Specification/Type:
- LMDS1200 – Standard 12 vessels
- Vertical design for even distribution of microwave
- Real-time monitoring for both temperature
- Pressure of each vessel
Usage Fees: Rs. 47/ hr
Hot Plate Magnetic Stirrer
Specification/Type:
- Stirring Capacity: 10 liters
- Variable Speed Control: 200-2200 RPM in steps of 10 RPM
Usage Fees: Rs. 12/day
Digital Analytical Balance
Specification/Type:
- Readability 0.1 mg
- Minimum Load 10mg
- Maximum Capacity 220 gm
Usage Fees: Rs. 9/500 ml
RO - Water Distillation System
Specification/Type:
- Water Purification system
Usage Fees: Rs. 12/use
Titration Unit
Specification/Type:
- ....
Usage Fees: Rs. 1416/run
Advance PCB Printer
Specification/Type:
- Print area 220 mm x 300 mm x 40 mm
- Compatible modules Smart Dispenser, Smart Probe, Vacuum | Table Rigid: PCBs, glass, ceramic, etc. | Flexible: Polyimide, PET, etc. | Stretchable: TPU, etc. | Porous: Paper
- Substrate thickness Up to 30 mm****
Resin 3D Printer
Resin 3 D Printer Wash Unit
Resin 3D Printer Drying Unit
Specification/Type:
- Form 4B is a blazing fast medical 3D printer that offers the most diverse materials library for healthcare. Create biocompatible, sterilizable anatomical models and medical devices fast, with easy workflows, leading reliability, versatile materials, and stunning part quality using the Form 4B ecosystem.
Usage Fees: Rs. 755/run
Usage Fees: Rs. 944/hr
Franka Robot
Specification/Type:
- Franka Research 3 is the reference world-class, force-sensitive robot system tailored for robotics and AI. It empowers researchers with easy-to-use robot features as well as with low-level access to robot’s control and learning capabilities.
Usage Fees: Rs. 425/run
3D Printer
Specification/Type:
- Printing speed; upto 600mm/s, Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm, Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm, Precise alignment: 0.3 mm accuracy with Birdseye camera, High Performance: 350 °C hot end, AI check and filament sensors for reliable prints
BSL-2 Laboratory Facility
Co-work Laboratory Space for Designing Integrated Solution
Calm Working Space with Biotechnology Equipments
Laboratory Space for Rapid Prototyping
Usage Policy – BioNEST IIT Mandi Catalyst Laboratory
The usage charges for BioNEST Laboratory are as follows:
| Machine/Item | Usage Fees (with 18% GST) |
|---|---|
| Molecular Biology, Healthcare & Analytical Testing | |
| PCR | Rs. 283/run |
| Gel Documentaion System | Rs. 94/sample |
| Minus 20 Freezer | Rs. 472/month/rack |
| Horizontal and Vertical Gel Electrophoresis | Rs. 142/run |
| Laminar air Flow | Rs. 189/hr |
| Multiskan Sky High Microplate Spectrophotometer | Rs. 708/cycle |
| Spin- Win, Micro Pipettes | Rs. 47/hr |
| Vertical Autoclave | Rs. 189/run |
| Orbital Shaking Incubator | Rs. 472/day |
| I-Fuge Centrifuge | Rs. 189/hr |
| Spinix Vortex Shaker | Rs. 12/day |
| Agritech, Food & Envoirnment Analytics | |
| Benchtop Ph Meter | Rs. 47/sample |
| Nitogen Digestion System | Rs. 661/sample |
| Digital Conductivity Meter | Rs. 47 sample |
| Hot Air Oven | Rs. 47/day |
| Microwave Digestive System | Rs. 850/run |
| Hot Plate Magnetic Stirrer | Rs. 47/hr |
| Digital Analytical Balance | Rs. 12/day |
| Rapid Automatic Nitrogen Distillation System | --- |
| RO- Water Distillation System | Rs. 9/500ml |
| Titration Unit | Rs. 12/use |
| Rapid Prototyping & Integrated Digital | |
| 3D Printer | Rs. 425/run |
| Advanced PCB Printer | Rs. 1416/run |
| Resin 3D Printer | Rs. 755/run |
| Franka Robot | Rs. 944/hr |
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
agm-admin [at] iitmandicatalyst [dot] in