Designation/Position- Call For Proposals at DBT-BIRAC
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, India Call For Proposals at DBT-BIRAC from eligible and interested candidates
About- Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) has been set up as DBT’s interface agency. The scheme enables technology innovators and entrepreneurs to pursue a promising technology idea, and establish and validate proof of concept for the idea. Eligible entities include. Start up age allowed for a registered company/ LLP incorporated under BIG. Call For Proposals at DBT-BIRAC
Location- India
Eligibility/Qualification–
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 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.
Job/Position Description-
BIRAC ANNOUNCES 20TH CALL FOR PROPOSALS UNDER THE BIOTECHNOLOGY IGNITION GRANT BIG SCHEME 1ST JANUARY-15TH FEBRUARY, 2022 5:30 PM
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.
- 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
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: sped01.birac@nic.in; biracbig.dbt@nic.in
Last Date for Apply– 15 February 2022
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