24th Call of BIG BIRAC's Flagship Program

Event Details

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a Section 8 ‘Not-for-Profit Company’ of Government of India, has been set up as DBT’s interface agency, to serve as a single window for emerging biotech companies. The scheme enables technology innovators and entrepreneurs to pursue a promising technology idea, and establish and validate proof of concept  (POC) for the idea.

FITT is happy to announce the 24th call of BIG, BIRAC's flagship program and a major opportunity for early-stage startups working on areas affecting life sciences. The application submission window is open from April 15th to May 31st, 2024.You can find the link to the BIRAC call attached here: https://birac.nic.in/cfp_view.php?id=31&scheme_type=5.

Additionally, following the knowledge session held in January 2024, we would be delighted to provide further assistance throughout the application process, offering guidance, mentoring, LOI (letter of Intent) preparation, and addressing any queries. We would be happy to connect either via phone call or arrange an online meeting for the same.

Key Feature:

• Supports high level innovation in the Biotech sector and is not meant for basic research projects.
• Grant-in-aid up-to INR 50 lakhs for a maximum period of 18 months
• Implementation and Mentoring through BIRAC’s BIG Partners

Who can Apply?
BIRAC invites proposals from Biotech Start-ups and Individual Entrepreneurs with innovative idea having potential for commercialization. Eligible entities include:

• Start up age allowed for a registered company/ LLP incorporated under BIG w.e.f 1st Aug 2021: 5 years
• Scientists, Faculty, Research Scholars, Graduates in any discipline incubating/ intend to incubate at a Bio Incubator 
• Eligibility criteria for startups under BIG has been revised.