Department of Biotechnology / Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) · Part A
Biotechnology Ignition Grant Scheme
BIG
Grant-in-aid of up to ₹50 lakh over 18 months for biotech startups and entrepreneurs to turn scientific ideas into products.
Overview & Objective
Grant-in-aid of up to ₹50 lakh over 18 months for biotech startups and entrepreneurs to turn scientific ideas into products.
Key Benefits & Funding
- Grant-in-aid of up to ₹50 lakh provided to startup for a period of up to 18 months.
- During the BIG tenure, BIRAC extends several networking opportunities to connect with experts, mentors, industry, investors, peer to peer learning, specialized trainings & workshops, exposure to various platforms on merit basis
Eligibility Criteria
- Individual Entrepreneurs and startups
- The applicant must be incubated in an incubator (may/may not be supported by BIRAC).
How to Apply
BIRAC issues a national call inviting applications under BIG at least twice a year (typically on 1st of January & 1st of July). The Call for Proposals is typically open for a period of 30-45 days. Application for BIG needs to be submitted online only through BIRAC website www.birac.nic.in