Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology · Part B
Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme
BIPP
Cost-sharing R&D support with industry; first-time BIRAC applicants can get a one-time grant-in-aid of up to ₹50 lakh.
Overview & Objective
Cost-sharing R&D support with industry; first-time BIRAC applicants can get a one-time grant-in-aid of up to ₹50 lakh.
Key Benefits & Funding
- One time grant-in-aid (subject to a maximum of ₹50 lakh) is provided by BIRAC to those startups which have not received grant-in-aid under any scheme of BIRAC in past.
- If the startup has received funding from BIRAC before, BIRAC contribution will be restricted to a maximum of 70% of the total budget of the respective entity (Minimum 30% of the total budget will be contributed by the respective Company.
Eligibility Criteria
- Single company or consortia of companies incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013; or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, jointly with or without the following:
- Public/private university/colleges in India
- National research laboratories
- Not-for-profit private research labs/societies/foundation/NGO
How to Apply
Call for Applications are announced twice a year (1st April – 15th May; 1st September – 15th October) Proposals are required to be submitted online only. Call for proposals and application link can be found on the BIRAC website: https://birac.nic.in/cfp.php