<h1>Government agency and global life-sciences firm sign three-year MoU to scale 500+ Indian biotech startups, support 100 intensively</h1> A government trade and industry agency entered a memorandum of understanding with a global life-sciences company to support and scale India's biotech startup ecosystem over three years. The MoU commits the parties to identify and assist more than 500 startups through strategic advisory, mentorship, subsidized R&D access, investor connections and training via a nationwide challenge, a mentors circle and an alumni network. Specific deliverables include intensive support for 100 high-potential startups and guidance for 400 additional ventures, with planned facility access in a major biotech cluster to facilitate commercialization and global competitiveness.