BIRAC-Call For Proposal

BIRAC Announces 11th Call for Proposals under the Biotechnology Ignition Grant BIG Scheme 1st July-16th Aug, 2017

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.

 

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Click here to register for BIG Scheme

• BIG is for high level of innovation in the Biotechnology sector. BIG does not support basic research projects.

•BIG scheme supports only up-to Proof-of-Concept stage.

•Grant-in-Aid up-to Rs 50 lakh.

•Grant period is 18 months.

•Mentoring support and Project Monitoring by BIG Partner.

BIRAC invites proposals from Biotechnology start-ups / entrepreneurs

• Having a registered company   incorporated on/after 1st July, 2014.

OR

Academicians, Scientists, Researchers, PhDs, Medical degree holders, Biomedical Engg. Graduates

• Incubating  in a Technology Business Incubator.

Who have innovative technology idea with considerable potential for impact/ commercialization.

Only Online submission of proposal is allowed under BIG scheme. Register on BIRAC website under “BIG User” for submission of proposal. User registrations open round the clock. Prior recipient of BIG grant are ineligible. For further details on the scheme, eligibility criteria, FAQs and registration log on to www.birac.nic.in.

 

Announcement Date: 01-07-2017
Last Submission Date: 16-08-2017 12:00 AM

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