Bio-incubation allows harnessing of the entrepreneurial potential of startups by providing access to infrastructure as well as mentoring and networking platforms. Under the BioNEST scheme Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) invites proposals for various categories.
BioNEST SCHEME
Through BioNEST, BIRAC has supported 35 bio-incubators with the cumulative area of 3,91,849 sq. ft. The 35 bio-incubators are placed either within academic/ research clusters or stand-alone incubators either privately funded or funded by State Governments supporting innovation in Healthcare, Lifesciences, Vaccines, Diagnostics, Medical Devices, Drug Formulations and Delivery Systems, Industrial Biotechnology, Agriculture, Secondary Agriculture, Waste Management, Sanitation, Clean Energy and other related areas.
OBJECTIVES
- Provides incubation space to start-ups and entrepreneurs
- Connects industry & academia and enable interactions for efficient exchange of knowledge
- Provides technical and business mentorship
- Provides enabling services and required mentorship for IP, legal and technology management
- Provides investment opportunities, resource mobilization and networking platform
Interested & eligible applicants can apply under BioNEST in the suitable categories mentioned below.
| S. No. | Category |
| 1 | Supporting New BioNEST at Academic/ Research Institutes/ Research Hospitals/ organizations fostering Innovation and entrepreneurship |
| 2 | Establishing new BioNEST with various State Government Biotech Council or S & T Council |
| 3 | Strengthening existing incubators attached to Academic institutes/ research institutes, Stand-alone incubators/ Research Hospitals to establish BioNEST |
| 4 | Support for Scaling-up of already funded BioNEST |
How to Apply
Proposals are required to be submitted online only. For scheme details and submission of proposal, please log on to BIRAC website (www.birac.nic.in).
The call is open throughout the year.
Contact:
Head – Strategic Partnership & Entrepreneurship Development: [email protected] or Incubation Manager: [email protected]
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