Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council

Posted On: 17/02/2015 Updated On:

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a Public Sector Undertaking, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has been set up to nurture the Biotech Innovation Ecosystem, support Start-ups and SMEs for innovation research and promote affordable product development through public-private partnership.
Small Business Innovation Research Initiative (SBIRI)
Unique features: Support for discovery, proof-of-concept and early stage innovations, R&D aimed at affordable product development

Aims:

To nurture and mentor innovative and emerging technologies/ entrepreneurs, to assist new enterprises to forge appropriate linkages with academia and government
To create opportunities for starting new technology-based or knowledge-based businesses by science entrepreneurs
To stimulate technological innovations.
Financial support is extended as a Grant-in-aid limited to Rs. 50.00 lakhs with a contribution from the Company.

Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme (BIPP)
Unique features: An Advanced Technology Scheme for high risk, transformational technology/ process development from proof-of-concept to validation leading to high value product commercialization

Aims:

Fulfilling major unmet national needs.
New and futuristic technology development for increasing global competitiveness.
Novel IP generation.
Supporting Start-ups, SMEs and other Biotech companies on cost sharing basis.
Financial support is extended as a Grant-in-aid with a matching contribution by the Company.

Who can apply?

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 which 51% (or more) of the ownership is held by Indian citizens
The Companies should have DSIR certificate. 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.

How to Apply: Candidates can apply online only.
Last Date: 31-March-2015

For more details, please visit: http://www.birac.nic.in
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