| Biotech Consortium India Limited | |
| Abbreviation: | BCIL |
| Size: | 250px |
| Formation: | 1990 |
| Type: | Public |
| Headquarters: | New Delhi, India |
| Location: | BCIL, Anuvrat Bhawan, Vth Floor, 210, Deen Dayal Upadhay Marg, New Delhi-110002 |
| Leader Title: | Managing Director |
| Leader Name: | Dr. Purnima Sharma |
| Parent Organisation: | Department of Biotechnology, India |
| Website: | www.biotech.co.in |
Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL), New Delhi was incorporated as public limited company in 1990 under The Companies Act, 1956.[1] The consortium is promoted by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and financed by the All India Financial Institutions and some corporate sectors.[2] BCIL's major functions include the development and transfer of technology for the commercialisation of biotechnology products, project consultancy, biosafety awareness and human resource development.[3]
BCIL has been successfully managing several Flagship schemes and Programmes of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. Most notable include:
1. Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme[4] 2. Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme[5] 3. Small Business Innovation Research Initiative[6]