Call for Proposals: BIRAC Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme [Support Amount Rs. 50 L]: Submit by Feb 15!

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Proposals are invited from individual entrepreneurs and startups for the BIRAC Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme.

About BIRAC

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8, Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, set up by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India as an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise to undertake strategic research and innovation, addressing nationally relevant product development needs.

About the BIG Scheme

The BIRAC Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme enables technology innovators and entrepreneurs to pursue a promising technology idea, and establish and validate proof of concept  (POC) for the idea.

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Key Features of the Grant

• 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

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Who can apply?

BIRAC invites proposals from Biotech startups and Individual Entrepreneurs with innovative ideas having potential for commercialization. Eligible entities include:

• Start up age allowed for a registered company/ LLP incorporated under BIG w.e.f 1st Aug 2021: 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. 

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How to Apply?

Interested applicants can apply for the scheme through this link.

Important Dates

• Announcement Date: 01-01-2022
• Last Submission Date: 15-02-2022 05:30 PM

Contact

Email: sped01.birac@nic.in; biracbig.dbt@nic.in

Click here to view the official notification for the BIRAC Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme.

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