Call For Proposal

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 Startups 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

• 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

BIRAC invites proposals from Biotech Start-ups with innovative idea having potential for commercialization. Eligible entities include:

• Indian Startups having a registered Company/ LLP incorporated on/after 1st November 2025

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[dot]birac[at]nic[dot]in; biracbig[dot]dbt[at]nic[dot]in

Announcement Date: 01-11-2025
Last Submission Date: 30-11-2025 05:30 PM