Call For Proposal

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a Public Sector Undertaking, of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has been set up to nurture the Biotech Innovation Ecosystem, support Start-ups and SME’s for innovation research and promote affordable product development through public-private partnership

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·       An Advanced Technology Scheme for high risk, transformational technology/ process development from proof-of-concept to validation leading to high value product commercialization

·       Aims:

ü  Fulfilling major unmet national needs.

ü  New and futuristic technology development for increasing global competitiveness

ü  Novel IP generation

ü  Supporting Start-ups, SME’s and other Biotech companies on cost sharing basis

·      A single or consortia of Indian company (ies) - Small, Medium or Large having DSIR** recognized in-house R&D unit(s), alone or in collaboration with a partner from another Company/Institute/ Organization/ University. 

·      The main industry applicant should have DSIR** recognized in-house R&D unit or alternatively, the applicant should be incubated at an Incubation Centre/Biotech Park which has a valid SIRO/DSIR Certificate

* An Indian Company is defined as one which is registered under “The Indian Companies Act 1956” and in which51% (or more) of the ownership is held by Indian citizens.

**The Companies should have DSIR certificate. The Companies in the process of obtaining DSIR recognition may also apply along with the proof of application for DSIR. However, the final decision on such applications would be subject to their getting DSIR recognition