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Biotechnology Ignition Grant

Funds breakthrough biotech innovations in healthcare, agriculture, clean energy, and allied fields. Supports early-stage entrepreneurship and translational research for high-impact products.

Maximum Grant Amount 

5000000

🎯 Eligibility:

1. Entities with ≥51% Indian shareholding/partners 

2. in-house or incubated facilities 

3. Indian academic collaborators.

🌱 Nature of Support

Grant-in-aid for 18 months

📝 Documents Required

Company registration, project proposal, commercialization plan

Grant Type

Equity, Grant

Key details

Granting Agency

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India

Sector/Focus

Electronics/IOT, HealthTech

Application Window

Rolling basis

Geographic Coverage

All

How to Apply

Online through BIRAC portal (www.birac.nic.in)

Submit

Last Verified

Dec 2025

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