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SPARSH (Social Innovation Programme for Products: Affordable and Relevant to Societal Health)

Invests in affordable, socially impactful biotech innovations in healthcare. Offers financial and technical support to innovators building products that address public health and societal needs.

Maximum Grant Amount 

1400000

🎯 Eligibility:

1. Proposals submitted against LoI calls 

2. selected entries undergo expert technical and financial evaluation.

🌱 Nature of Support

Fellowship + Grant

📝 Documents Required

Online application form, UG/PG degree, project proposal, age below 35

Grant Type

Equity, CCD

Key details

Granting Agency

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

Sector/Focus

AgriTech, Sustainability

Application Window

Announced periodically

Geographic Coverage

All

How to Apply

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

Submit

Last Verified

Nov 2025

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