BIRAC BIG Scheme – Biotechnology Ignition Grant of Up to INR 50 Lakhs
BIRAC BIG Scheme – Biotechnology Ignition Grant of Up to INR 50 Lakhs. BIRAC has officially announced Call for Biotechnology Ignition Grant. Entrepreneurs which include scientists, graduates, research scholars, faculty etc are encouraged to apply for the BIRAC Biotechnology Ignition Grant. You can get Grant-In-Aid up to of Rs. 50 Lakhs. Check out all of the details on the same below:
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BIRAC ANNOUNCES 16TH CALL FOR PROPOSALS UNDER THE BIOTECHNOLOGY IGNITION GRANT BIG SCHEME 1ST JANUARY -15TH FEBRUARY, 2020
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), 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.
The scheme enables technology innovators and entrepreneurs to pursue a promising technology idea, and establish and validate proof of concept (POC) for the idea.
KEY FEATURES OF THE CALL
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
WHO CAN APPLY?
BIRAC invites proposals from Biotech Start-ups and Individual Entrepreneurs with innovative idea having potential for commercialization. Eligible entities include:
Start up age allowed for a registered company/ LLP incorporated under BIG w.e.f 1st Jan 2019: 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.
Note: Prior recipients of BIG grant are ineligible
For any queries, please contact:
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Download Proforma for Proposal Submission (BIG)
Apply Online
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