- agency
- BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council), Department of Biotechnology
- amount
- Up to INR 50 lakhs as grant-in-aid for a period of 18 months (milestone-based, released in installments).
- country
- India
- deadline or recurrence
- Call for proposals announced twice a year, on 1st January and 1st July; each call open ~45 days.
- eligibility
- Indian startups/companies registered in India and individuals/incubatees; flagship BIRAC programme supporting young startups to translate ideas into Proof of Concept.