Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Announces 18th call for proposals under the biotechnology ignition grant big scheme.
BIRAC is a section 8 ‘Not-for-Profit Company’ of Government of India, has been set up as DBT’s interface agency, to serve as a single-window for emerging biotech companies.
Biotechnology Ignition Grant
The scheme enables technology innovators and entrepreneurs to pursue a promising technology idea, and establish and validate proof of concept (POC) for the idea.
- Supports high-level innovation in the Biotech sector and is not meant for basic research projects.
- Grant-in-aid up-to INR 50 lakhs for a maximum period of 18 months
- Implementation and Mentoring through BIRAC’s BIG Partners
Eligibility
BIRAC invites proposals from Biotech Start-ups and Individual Entrepreneurs with innovative idea having potential for commercialization. Eligible entities include:
- Startup age allowed for a registered company/ LLP incorporated under BIG w.e.f 1st Aug 2020: 5 years
- Scientists, Faculty, Research Scholars, Graduates in any discipline incubating/ intend to incubate at a BioIncubator
- Eligibility criteria for startups under BIG has been revised.
How to Apply
BIG scheme allows only online submission of proposals. For proposal submission please register on BIRAC website under “BIG User”.
User registration is open round the clock. For further details on the scheme, eligibility criteria, FAQs and registration log on to www.birac.nic.in.
Important dates:
Announcement Date: 01-01-2021
Last Submission Date: 15-02-2021 05:30 PM
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