The programme has been initiated to support biotechnological product and technology development by strengthening R&D capabilities of start-ups, companies, and LLPs.
The programme provides impetus for pulling translational ideas past proof of concept and taking them further along the innovation chain for validation, scale-up, demonstration, and pre-commercialization of products and technologies.
Supports development and initial validation of new products and technologies.
The end point of the proposed study should be TRL 6 and below.
100% grant from BIRAC to primary and collaborating company, if any, up to Rs. 50 lakhs.
For projects above Rs. 50 lakhs, BIRAC grant would be Rs. 50 lakhs plus 50% of the cost exceeding Rs. 50 lakhs.
Supports validation, demonstration, and pre-commercialization of products and technologies.
The end point of the proposed study should be TRL 7 or above.
Irrespective of the amount, BIRAC contribution to the total project cost will not exceed 50%.
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Last Updated: 25 May, 2026
