Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG)
Provides up to ₹50 lakh grant for early-stage biotech innovators to undertake proof-of-concept research and establish feasibility. It supports projects up to 18 months duration and offers mentoring in high-risk domains. Applicants may be startups or individual innovators, and grants are non-dilutive.
Maximum Grant Amount
5000000
🎯 Eligibility:
1. Company/LLP ≤5 years old
2. ≥51% Indian-owned
3. in-house R&D or incubator support
4. must have Project Leader 5. BIRAC defaulters ineligible.1.
🌱 Nature of Support
Grant for PoC, prototype
📝 Documents Required
Undertakings from scientific advisors and technical team, incubator letter of interest, evidence of access to necessary facilities and key samples; post-result, provide MoUs/agreements with incubator and facility providers, plus any additional due diligence documents requested by BIG Partners.
Grant Type
Grant
Key details
Granting Agency
BIRAC/DBT
Sector/Focus
HealthTech, AgriTech
Application Window
Bi-annual calls (30th November latest)
Geographic Coverage
All India
Contact
How to Apply
Online via birac.nic.in
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