E-YUVA Scheme (BIRAC – DBT)
Encourages applied research and entrepreneurial innovation among students and researchers by offering fellowships, research grants, mentoring, and exposure to bio-incubation. Supports undergraduates, postgraduates, and post-doctoral scholars working on societal or industry-focused biotech innovation.
Maximum Grant Amount
500000
🎯 Eligibility:
1. Indian legal entity (≥51% Indian stakeholders, ≥3 years old) with life sciences department and formal innovation body
2. applications routed through institution head.
🌱 Nature of Support
Provides a monthly/quarterly fellowship and an annual research grant
📝 Documents Required
Online application form, Proof of Indian citizenship for team members, Proof of current undergraduate student status.
Grant Type
Grant
Key details
Granting Agency
Department of Biotechnology
Sector/Focus
Sustainability, AgriTech, HealthTech
Application Window
Rolling
Geographic Coverage
All
Contact
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online through the BIRAC portal when the national call is advertised. In the application, teams select up to 3 choices for E-Yuva Centres (EYCs).
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