BIRAC Announces 9th Call for Proposals under the BIG Scheme | Grant-in-Aid up-to Rs 50 lakh
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.
Scheme: 1st July-16th August, 2016
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Key Features of the Call:
- 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.
- Mentoring support and Project Monitoring by BIG Partner.
Who Can Apply:
BIRAC invites proposals from
- Biotechnology start-ups / entrepreneurs
- Having a registered company incorporated on/after 1st July, 2013.
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.
Important dates:
Proposal Submission Starts: 1st Jan 2016
Proposal Submission Closes (midnight of): 16th August 2016
How to Apply:
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.
For any queries, please contact:
Ms. Taranjeet Kaur
Entrepreneurship Development Officer, BIRAC
Email: [email protected]
Last Submission Date: 16th August, 2016
