Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC · Part A
Social Innovation Programme for Products Affordable & Relevant to Social Health
SPARSH
Grant-in-aid of up to ₹50 lakh over 18 months to build affordable healthcare products for underserved communities.
Overview & Objective
Grant-in-aid of up to ₹50 lakh over 18 months to build affordable healthcare products for underserved communities.
Key Benefits & Funding
- Grant-in-aid assistance up to ₹50 lakh for a period of up to 18 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- There are two components under the initiative – (i) Affordable Product Development and (ii) Social Innovation Immersion Program (SIIP). Startups and entrepreneurs are eligible for Category A under Component I. Specific eligibility criteria include the following:
- Biotechnology Indian startups (less than 3 years old)
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) – less than 3 years old
- Indian academic scientists, researchers etc.
How to Apply
The call for Letter of Intent (LoI) is announced twice a year on a thematic area with high societal impact The LoI is to be submitted online on the BIRAC website: https://www.birac.nic.in/